| The Odyssey: A Play Contributor(s): Zimmerman, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810120933 ISBN-13: 9780810120938 Publisher: Northwestern University Press OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2005 Annotation: This dramatic adaptation of Homer's myth begins with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald's translation of "The Odyssey," A classical muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena--a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works, Zimmerman brings to life the story of Odysseus's ten-year journey, depicting his encounters with characters such as Circe, the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and others. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | American - General |
| Dewey: 812.54 |
| LCCN: 2004025480 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.32" W x 9.02" (0.87 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This dramatic adaptation of Homer's myth begins with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey. A classical muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena--a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works, Zimmerman brings to life the story of Odysseus's ten-year journey, depicting his encounters with characters such as Circe, the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and others. |