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 , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A cornerstone of Western literature, The Odyssey of Homer presented here in the distinguished translation by William Cowper, captures the timeless saga of Odysseus and his perilous ten-year journey home to Ithaca following the fall of Troy. Cowper, a celebrated poet in his own right, famously rejected the rhyming couplets favored by his predecessors, such as Alexander Pope, in favor of blank verse, which he argued was far better suited to the grandeur and natural cadence of the original Greek epic. This edition, part of the legendary Everyman’s Library series, remains a prized volume for its scholarly fidelity and the evocative, enduring strength of Cowper’s verse. As one of the earliest and most influential pieces of narrative fiction, The Odyssey serves as the archetype for the hero’s journey, exploring themes of homecoming, endurance, divine intervention, and the complexities of human character. The Everyman’s Library publication is a testament to the mid-20th-century commitment to bringing high-quality classical literature to a broader readership. For collectors of antique editions and students of epic poetry, this volume offers a unique, historical lens through which to engage with Homer’s masterpiece, reflecting a tradition of translation that remains highly respected for its adherence to the Homeric spirit.
Author: Homer (Translated by William Cowper)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A cornerstone of Western literature, The Odyssey of Homer presented here in the distinguished translation by William Cowper, captures the timeless saga of Odysseus and his perilous ten-year journey home to Ithaca following the fall of Troy. Cowper, a celebrated poet in his own right, famously rejected the rhyming couplets favored by his predecessors, such as Alexander Pope, in favor of blank verse, which he argued was far better suited to the grandeur and natural cadence of the original Greek epic. This edition, part of the legendary Everyman’s Library series, remains a prized volume for its scholarly fidelity and the evocative, enduring strength of Cowper’s verse. As one of the earliest and most influential pieces of narrative fiction, The Odyssey serves as the archetype for the hero’s journey, exploring themes of homecoming, endurance, divine intervention, and the complexities of human character. The Everyman’s Library publication is a testament to the mid-20th-century commitment to bringing high-quality classical literature to a broader readership. For collectors of antique editions and students of epic poetry, this volume offers a unique, historical lens through which to engage with Homer’s masterpiece, reflecting a tradition of translation that remains highly respected for its adherence to the Homeric spirit.