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War Poetry, Epic Poetry, Greco-Roman Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greek Poetry
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The Essential Homer

by Homer, Stanley Lombardo (Translator), Shelia Murnaghan
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Overview

The classics are rapidly receding from public consciousness, and modern revisions of them, such as the film O Brother, Where Art Thou, are in genuine danger of never being linked to their original inspiration. Noted classicist Stanley Lombardo breathes new life into some of the most famous and beloved ancient works with this engaging and vibrant audio performance of carefully selected excerpts of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. This state-of-the-art compact disc recording provides high-quality access to some of the greatest works in world literature.

Synopsis

Selections from both the Iliad and the Odyssey, made with an eye for those episodes that figure most prominently in the study of mythology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

About the Author, Homer

Ancient Greek poet Homer established the gold standard for heroic quests and sweeping journeys with his pair of classic epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Pages
532
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9780872205413

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