epic poetry, greek

Traces the lineage of the epic poems "The Illiad" and "The Odyssey," considers the original purpose of the works, and follows their spread throughout the world.

Presents modern-verse translations of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and his adventure story chronicling Odysseus's journey home.

Explores the relationship between the realities of life in early Greece and the poetic descriptions put forth by Homer in the "Illiad" and the "Odyssey.".

The adventures of Odysseus as he returns from the Trojan War. Stanley Lombardo translation.

Presents Homer's epic Greek poem, telling of the exile and trial, and ultimate return and revenge of Odysseus after fighting for ten years in the Trojan War.

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

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

A modern translation of the epic poem including a map, glossary, and guide to the best critical assessments of Homeric poetry.