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The Odyssey of Homer: The Most Complete Collector’s Edition: Modern English Translation with Notes, Glossary & Original Illustrations
Finally—an Odyssey that's both beautiful and easy to understand.Let's be many translations of The Odyssey feel distant, confusing, or just plain exhausting. This Collector's Edition changes that—combining modern readability with stunning original illustrations in a format designed to be read, studied, and treasured.
A Translation That Flows : Faithful to Homer, yet clear and vivid—no archaic jargon, no frustration. Just a timeless story, brilliantly told. Notes & Glossary That Actually Help : Instantly understand who's who, what's happening, and why it matters—with cultural insights and a full glossary of gods, heroes, and places. Original Illustrations Throughout : Iconic scenes—Odysseus vs. Polyphemus, the Sirens' call—brought to life with artwork created exclusively for this edition. Collector's Format (8.5"×11") : Generously sized to showcase every illustration and make reading a pleasure—perfect for display, study, or gifting.Ideal Students seeking clarity • Teachers building classroom libraries • Classics lovers who value quality • Anyone wanting a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Experience Homer's masterpiece the way it deserves to be read. Order your copy today.
A Translation That Flows : Faithful to Homer, yet clear and vivid—no archaic jargon, no frustration. Just a timeless story, brilliantly told. Notes & Glossary That Actually Help : Instantly understand who's who, what's happening, and why it matters—with cultural insights and a full glossary of gods, heroes, and places. Original Illustrations Throughout : Iconic scenes—Odysseus vs. Polyphemus, the Sirens' call—brought to life with artwork created exclusively for this edition. Collector's Format (8.5"×11") : Generously sized to showcase every illustration and make reading a pleasure—perfect for display, study, or gifting.Ideal Students seeking clarity • Teachers building classroom libraries • Classics lovers who value quality • Anyone wanting a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Experience Homer's masterpiece the way it deserves to be read. Order your copy today.
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Homer
4,734 books7,087 followersHomer (Greek: Όμηρος born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.
Homer's Iliad centers on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the last year of the Trojan War. The Odyssey chronicles the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy. The poems are in Homeric Greek, also known as Epic Greek, a literary language which shows a mixture of features of the Ionic and Aeolic dialects from different centuries; the predominant influence is Eastern Ionic. Most researchers believe that the poems were originally transmitted orally. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the Homeric poems also contain instances of comedy and laughter.
Homer's epic poems shaped aspects of ancient Greek culture and education, fostering ideals of heroism, glory, and honor. To Plato, Homer was simply the one who "has taught Greece" (τὴν Ἑλλάδα πεπαίδευκεν). In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Virgil refers to Homer as "Poet sovereign", king of all poets; in the preface to his translation of the Iliad, Alexander Pope acknowledges that Homer has always been considered the "greatest of poets". From antiquity to the present day, Homeric epics have inspired many famous works of literature, music, art, and film.
The question of by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey were composed continues to be debated. Scholars remain divided as to whether the two works are the product of a single author. It is thought that the poems were composed at some point around the late eighth or early seventh century BC. Many accounts of Homer's life circulated in classical antiquity; the most widespread account was that he was a blind bard from Ionia, a region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. Modern scholars consider these accounts legendary.
French: Homère, Italian: Omero, Portuguese, Spanish: Homero.
Homer's Iliad centers on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the last year of the Trojan War. The Odyssey chronicles the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy. The poems are in Homeric Greek, also known as Epic Greek, a literary language which shows a mixture of features of the Ionic and Aeolic dialects from different centuries; the predominant influence is Eastern Ionic. Most researchers believe that the poems were originally transmitted orally. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the Homeric poems also contain instances of comedy and laughter.
Homer's epic poems shaped aspects of ancient Greek culture and education, fostering ideals of heroism, glory, and honor. To Plato, Homer was simply the one who "has taught Greece" (τὴν Ἑλλάδα πεπαίδευκεν). In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Virgil refers to Homer as "Poet sovereign", king of all poets; in the preface to his translation of the Iliad, Alexander Pope acknowledges that Homer has always been considered the "greatest of poets". From antiquity to the present day, Homeric epics have inspired many famous works of literature, music, art, and film.
The question of by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey were composed continues to be debated. Scholars remain divided as to whether the two works are the product of a single author. It is thought that the poems were composed at some point around the late eighth or early seventh century BC. Many accounts of Homer's life circulated in classical antiquity; the most widespread account was that he was a blind bard from Ionia, a region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. Modern scholars consider these accounts legendary.
French: Homère, Italian: Omero, Portuguese, Spanish: Homero.
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September 10, 2024
Great Edition
I’ve read Homer years ago. This was a nice edition of the very ancient compilation of Greek works. I found the historical insight at the end especially interesting.
I’ve read Homer years ago. This was a nice edition of the very ancient compilation of Greek works. I found the historical insight at the end especially interesting.
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