The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Homer

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781277423099
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'The Odyssey,' Homer’s epic poem, recounts the arduous ten-year journey of Odysseus as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. Facing mythical creatures, treacherous landscapes, and the wrath of gods, Odysseus’s cunning and resilience are constantly tested. From his encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus to the seductive allure of Circe and the perilous passage between Scylla and Charybdis, each challenge reveals the hero’s enduring strength and resourcefulness. While Odysseus battles to return to Ithaca, his wife Penelope confronts persistent suitors vying for her hand and kingdom. The poem explores themes of homecoming, loyalty, and the struggle against fate, offering a timeless exploration of the human condition. Reproduced in dramatic blank verse, this edition captures the power and beauty of Homer’s original work, ensuring its accessibility and appeal for modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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