First Thirteen Books of the Odyssey of Homer: Literally Translated with Explanatory Notes

by Homer and W Walter 1835-1918 Merry

Book Overview

The First Thirteen Books of the Odyssey of Homer is a literary work that presents a literal translation of the first thirteen books of the epic poem, The Odyssey, by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. The book is intended for readers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the original text, as it includes explanatory notes that provide context and clarify difficult passages.The Odyssey tells the story of the Greek hero, Odysseus, and his ten-year journey home after fighting in the Trojan War. The first thirteen books of the poem focus on Odysseus' adventures and trials as he tries to return to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, who are waiting for him in Ithaca.The literal translation of the text aims to capture the original Greek language and style used by Homer, while the explanatory notes provide additional information about the characters, settings, and themes of the poem. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature, classics, and ancient history, as well as anyone interested in exploring one of the most influential works of Western literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163604348
• ISBN13: 9781163604342
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"