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The Odyssey
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Author:
Contributors:
Powell, Barry B., translator.
Published:
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014].
Format:
Book
ISBN:
9780199925889, 0199925887, 9780199925896, 0199925895, 9780199360314 :, 0199360316
Physical Desc:
xxv, 459 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 24
Lexile measure:
1130L
Status:
Description

Odysseus--soldier, sailor, trickster, and everyman--is one of the most recognizable characters in world literature. His arduous, ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, the subject of Homer's Odyssey, is the most accessible tale to survive from ancient Greece, and its impact is still felt today across many different cultures. This lively free verse translation, from one of today's leading Homeric scholars, preserves the clarity and simplicity of the original while conveying Odysseus' adventures in a modern style. By avoiding the technical formality of earlier translations, and the colloquial and sometimes exaggerated effects of recent attempts, Barry B. Powell's translation deftly captures the most essential truths of this vital text. Due to his thorough familiarity with the world of Homer and Homeric language, Powell's introduction provides rich historical and literary perspectives on the poem. This volume also includes illustrations from classical artwork, detailed maps, explanatory notes, a timeline, and a glossary. Modern and pleasing to the ear while accurately reflecting the meaning of the original, this Odyssey is a superlative translation for twenty-first-century readers.

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Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 10.3, 24 Points
Lexile measure:
1130

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Odysseus--soldier, sailor, trickster, and everyman--is one of the most recognizable characters in world literature. His arduous, ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, the subject of Homer's Odyssey, is the most accessible tale to survive from ancient Greece, and its impact is still felt today across many different cultures. This lively free verse translation, from one of today's leading Homeric scholars, preserves the clarity and simplicity of the original while conveying Odysseus' adventures in a modern style. By avoiding the technical formality of earlier translations, and the colloquial and sometimes exaggerated effects of recent attempts, Barry B. Powell's translation deftly captures the most essential truths of this vital text. Due to his thorough familiarity with the world of Homer and Homeric language, Powell's introduction provides rich historical and literary perspectives on the poem. This volume also includes illustrations from classical artwork, detailed maps, explanatory notes, a timeline, and a glossary. Modern and pleasing to the ear while accurately reflecting the meaning of the original, this Odyssey is a superlative translation for twenty-first-century readers.
Language
Translated from the Greek.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Homer., & Powell, B. B. (2014). The Odyssey. New York ; Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Homer and Barry B., Powell. 2014. The Odyssey. New York ; Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Homer and Barry B., Powell, The Odyssey. New York ; Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2014.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Homer, and Barry B. Powell. The Odyssey. New York ; Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2014.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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