The Odyssey Of Homer
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Minor nick/tear on fep. Clean text.
William Cullen Bryant's masterful translation of Homer's Odyssey presents the timeless epic poem in a vivid and accessible form. This rendition chronicles the legendary hero Odysseus's perilous ten-year voyage home to Ithaca following the Trojan War. It illustrates his encounters with formidable monsters, enchanting sirens, and vengeful gods, all while his loyal wife Penelope fends off persistent suitors. Bryant's poetic voice captures the grandeur and emotional depth of the original, offering readers a compelling narrative of resilience, cunning, and the enduring human spirit. This edition details the profound themes of homecoming, identity, and fate that resonate through the ages.
Author: William Cullen Bryant
Format: Hardback
Published: 1871, Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Minor nick/tear on fep. Clean text.
William Cullen Bryant's masterful translation of Homer's Odyssey presents the timeless epic poem in a vivid and accessible form. This rendition chronicles the legendary hero Odysseus's perilous ten-year voyage home to Ithaca following the Trojan War. It illustrates his encounters with formidable monsters, enchanting sirens, and vengeful gods, all while his loyal wife Penelope fends off persistent suitors. Bryant's poetic voice captures the grandeur and emotional depth of the original, offering readers a compelling narrative of resilience, cunning, and the enduring human spirit. This edition details the profound themes of homecoming, identity, and fate that resonate through the ages.