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The Odyssey

the story of Odysseus
2007
A prose translation of the epic poem, recounting the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.

Homer's the Odyssey

1999
Presents twentieth-century critical essays on Homer's "Odyssey" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Iliad

and Odyssey
2008
Contains two epics by Homer, including "The Iliad" which is a classic account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector and "The Odyssey" in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne.

The Iliad

2015
A modern verse translation of Homer's classic epic of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector.

The essential Iliad

Presents a translation of the ancient Greek epic poem "Iliad" by Homer along with a map, a list of characters, and suggestions for further reading.

The Odyssey

2004
The epic poem recounting the experiences of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War.

The Odyssey

1999
A retelling of Homer's epic that describes the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

CliffsNotes on Homer's The Iliad

1986
Review and study guide to the classic Greek epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer..

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