epic poetry, greek

Homer's classical account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.

Homer's classic account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector.

Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans.

A resource for teaching Robert Fagles' translation of Homer's "Odyssey" that provides sample lesson plans, research topic ideas, unit tests, vocabulary lists, a bibliography and list of Web sites, and activities that make curriculum connections and emphasize cooperative learning and critical thinking.

The complete and unabridged epic story recounting the experiences of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War.

Presents Homer's classic Greek epic "The Odyssey" depicting the Odysseus's encounters during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

A guide to reading and understanding Homer's "The Odyssey" that discusses the background of the poem and how the epic is built upon the interplay of themes such as travel, hospitality, loyalty, family affection, and women.

Presents a translation of Homer's classic epic the "Iliad" describing the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.