Bibliograph

The Odyssey, Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

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The Odyssey, Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [511]-512)

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Intended audience

NP, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Odyssey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

40518902

Responsibility statement

Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, UG, 10.3, 24, 24, 5993

Summary

A reprint of the ancient Greek epic with an introduction giving the background to the times, viz. "The ceremonies of civilization do not mean much to us today; we tend to see them as insincere ... To Homer they are very beautiful and their violation a more serious matter than we can imagine."

Table Of Contents

The poem of Odysseus / D.S. Carne-Ross -- Map of Homer's world -- The Odyssey. A goddess intervenes -- A hero's son awakens -- The lord of the Western approaches -- The red-haired King and his lady -- Sweet nymph and open sea -- The princess at the river -- Gardens and firelight -- The songs of the Harper -- New coasts and Poseidon's son -- The grace of the witch -- A gathering of shades -- Sea perils and defeat -- One more strange island -- Hospitality in the forest -- How they came to Ithaka -- Father and son -- The beggar at the manor -- Blows and a Queen's beauty -- Recognitions and a dream -- Signs and a vision -- The test of the bow -- Death in the Great Hall -- The trunk of the olive tree -- Warriors, farewell -- Critical writing on The Odyssey and Homeric poetry

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