homer

Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.

Puts Homer's "Odyssey" into context for students, presenting commentary and primary documents on archaeology, mythology, and class issues of Homer's time, and includes government documents and newspaper articles, relating the work to modern events.

A companion guide to the "Illiad" and the "Odyssey," both written by ancient Greek poet Homer, offering insight into the purpose and ideals of the author, and providing information about each story, the techniques employed in the writings, the characters, and the history of the period.

A graphic novel adaptation of Homer's epic poem in which Odysseus struggles to make his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

A study of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans; contains dramatized portions, study questions, and discussions of Greek poetry.

Contains eleven critical analyses of Homer's "The Odyssey;" and includes an introduction by Harold Bloom and a chronology.

Presents nine critical essays on aspects of Homer's "The Iliad" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

These notes present a ... discussion of the action and thought of the [poetry] ... and a concise interpretation of its artistic merits and ... significance. They are ... a supplementary aid to serious students ... [and] they are also helpful in preparing for an examination ... -A note to the reader.

Presents a biography of Homer; sixteen essays on his world, the "Iliad, " and the "Odyssey"; a chronology of the poet's life and historic events; and primary and secondary bibliographies.