The Odyssey - Hardcover

Homer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1454922435 ISBN 13: 9781454922438

Publisher: Union Square Kids, 2016

Synopsis

Strikingly beautiful illustrations and simplified text bring Homer’s epic tale to life for a new generation of readers.
 
After winning the Trojan War, the great hero Odysseus embarks on a journey back home to Ithaca. But the gods force him to face trial after trial, from a one-eyed Cyclops to the enchanting songs of the Sirens, delaying his return for years. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, try to prevent Penelope’s power-hungry suitors from taking over Ithaca.

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Review:

Robert Fagles's translation is a jaw-droppingly beautiful rendering of Homer's Odyssey, the most accessible and enthralling epic of classical Greece. Fagles captures the rapid and direct language of the original Greek, while telling the story of Odysseus in lyrics that ring with a clear, energetic voice. The story itself has never seemed more dynamic, the action more compelling, nor the descriptions so brilliant in detail. It is often said that every age demands its own translation of the classics. Fagles's work is a triumph because he has not merely provided a contemporary version of Homer's classic poem, but has located the right language for the timeless character of this great tale. Fagles brings the Odyssey so near, one wonders if the Hollywood adaption can be far behind. This is a terrific book.

About the Author:

Manuela Adreani is a graphic artist and animator who has illustrated several fairy tales, including Alice and Wonderland, Pinocchio, Snow White, The Wizard of Oz, and Peter Pan. She lives in Turin, Italy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1454922435
• ISBN 13: 9781454922438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Adreani Manuela