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Synopsis
Trace how the Odyssey maps world history from the Trojan War to the rise of the West.
This scholarly book argues that Homer’s epic is a world-poem, part of a grand cycle that connects the Trojan War to the broader arc of civilization. It explains how the Odyssey and the Trojan Cycle fit into a larger understanding of world history, separating Orient from Occident and tracing the birth of Western thought, art, and science.
The author frames the Odyssey as two big movements: a training journey for Telemachus and for Ulysses, followed by the great deed in Ithaca. It also surveys the Epic Cycle and how later poets expanded the story beyond Homer’s two poems. The discussion grounds the poem in its historical and cultural context, while tracing its lasting impact on Western culture.
- Discover how the Odyssey is viewed as a world-poem within a cycle of events and deeds.
- Explore the Telemachiad and the Ulyssiad as two halves of a single training journey toward action.
- Learn how the Epic Cycle fills in gaps and expands the Trojan narrative beyond Homer.
- See how the poem’s structure mirrors a movement from destruction to restoration and nation-building.
Ideal for readers of classics, myth, and literary history who want to understand the Odyssey beyond its surface plot.
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Homer's Odyssey (Classic Reprint): A Commentary
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Forgotten Books, 2018
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Homer's Odyssey: A Commentary (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an established translation of Homer's Odyssey, an epic poem that explores the complexities and consequences of war through the riveting tale of Odysseus, a Greek hero trying to return home after the Trojan War. The author, a renowned scholar in classic Greek literature, provides an unparalleled grasp of the era and a fresh examination of the original Greek text. More than a chronicle of Odysseus's perilous journey, this book is a timeless exposition of the human experience, examining themes of loyalty, family, and the ceaseless battle between good and evil. The author's profound understanding of the Odyssey unravels the epic's profound significance as a supreme work of literature and a revealing portrayal of ancient Greek culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the enduring legacy of Homer's Odyssey and the universal human experiences it illuminates. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333217273_0
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