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"The best line-for-line translation."--London Review of Books
"A notable achievement."--Times Literary Supplement

A 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.

"The best line-for-line translation."--London Review of Books
"A notable achievement."--Times Literary Supplement

A 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.

Über den Autor
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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Genre: Importe, Lyrik & Dramatik
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780520306653
ISBN-10: 0520306651
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Homer
Übersetzung: Green, Peter
Hersteller: University of California
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Abbildungen: 2 maps
Maße: 248 x 167 x 91 mm
Von/Mit: Homer
Erscheinungsdatum: 07.06.2019
Gewicht: 2,322 kg
Artikel-ID: 114871561

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