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The Odyssey

by Harold Bloom
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Overview

The second of the two great epic poems attributed to Homer, The Odyssey takes place after the Trojan War and tells the story of Odysseus's voyage home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Odysseus's journey is a perilous one, filled with obstacles and strange mythical creatures. This updated volume offers various critical approaches to exploring this powerful tale of magic and heroism.

Synopsis

The second of the two great epic poems attributed to Homer, The Odyssey takes place after the Trojan War and tells the story of Odysseus's voyage home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. Odysseus's journey is a perilous one, filled with obstacles and strange mythical creatures. This updated volume offers various critical approaches to exploring this powerful tale of magic and heroism.

About the Author, Harold Bloom

One of our most popular, respected, and controversial literary critics, Yale University professor Harold Bloom s books about, variously, Shakespeare, the Bible, and the classic literature are as erudite as they are accessible.

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 2006
Publisher
Facts on File, Incorporated
Pages
176
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780791092996

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