Iliad / Odyssey [boxed set]

1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-0-520-30665-3
Verlag: University of California

Buch, Englisch, 1145 Seiten, Cloth Over Boards, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 2322 g

“The best line-for-line translation.”—London Review of Books
“A notable achievement.”—Times Literary SupplementA stunning set of Homer’s epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, translated with rare accessibility and power by renowned classicist and scholar Peter Green.Homer's epics are brought to life in language that readers consistently describe as smooth, vivid, and genuinely poetic—faithful to the verve and pathos of the original text while offering unmatched clarity for the modern reader. Thoughtful introductions, detailed synopses, and helpful notes make it easy to follow the story and deepen your understanding of the characters, conflicts, and themes.Enclosed by a striking slipcase, the two-book set is an ideal gift for mythology lovers, students, or for your own home library. Deluxe design elements include a sturdy box with premium textured coating and metallic/spot-gloss details, paired with matching hardcover volumes.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Homer

Weitere Mitwirkende

Green, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Volkskunde: Sitten, Traditionen, Mythen, Legenden
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie des Brauchtums und der Traditionen
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literatur: Sammlungen, Anthologien
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft: Lyrik und Dichter
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Klassische Literaturwissenschaft

Über Autor(innen)

Peter Green is Dougherty Centennial Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin. One of the most prolific scholars of the ancient world, he is the author of both historical studies and translations of poetry, including The Poems of Catullus, Apollonios's The Argonautika, and Homer's The Iliad, all by UC Press.