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Homer,D. C. H. Rieu,E. V. Rieu,Peter Jones'sThe Odyssey (Penguin Classics) [Hardcover](2010) Hardcover – January 1, 2010

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"A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for any child who loves adventure stories."
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0042MVVRS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics Hardcover; (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
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Homer was probably born around 725BC on the Coast of Asia Minor, now the coast of Turkey, but then really a part of Greece. Homer was the first Greek writer whose work survives.

He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the oral tradition. Homer and other bards of the time could recite, or chant, long epic poems. Both works attributed to Homer - The Iliad and The Odyssey - are over ten thousand lines long in the original. Homer must have had an amazing memory but was helped by the formulaic poetry style of the time.

In The Iliad Homer sang of death and glory, of a few days in the struggle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Mortal men played out their fate under the gaze of the gods. The Odyssey is the original collection of tall traveller's tales. Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan War, encounters all kinds of marvels from one-eyed giants to witches and beautiful temptresses. His adventures are many and memorable before he gets back to Ithaca and his faithful wife Penelope.

We can never be certain that both these stories belonged to Homer. In fact 'Homer' may not be a real name but a kind of nickname meaning perhaps 'the hostage' or 'the blind one'. Whatever the truth of their origin, the two stories, developed around three thousand years ago, may well still be read in three thousand years' time.

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Customers find the book interesting and engaging. They appreciate the excellent discussion that enhances their understanding and appreciation of the book. The conclusion to the Illiad is also praised.

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  • pete
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Good Read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
    Was purchased for a class but have re read it a few times since then as it is a classic! Nothing new to see if you know the story just a good one to keep around or even to lend out or give as a gift!
  • lemoulinroger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un classique.... so British!
    Reviewed in France on November 15, 2024
    C'était un cadeau pour une ado.
    La version anglaise était à sa demande.
    Le livre lui a plu.
  • Bookaholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Feel
    Reviewed in India on October 30, 2024
    The book is very light, looks and feels vintage. Good font and paper quality.
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  • Gazza
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Odyssey
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2024
    Just purchased translations of The Odyssey and The Iliad by E.V. Rieu and, though some of the reviews incline to the slightly negative, I can only disagree.

    Both books (transitions) are absolutely fine; excellently written so that the prose style emulates the poetry of the originals; extended Introductions, outlining changes made, and why these were needed and considered improvements; and The Iliad, for me the more complex of the two stories (epics), begins each chapter with a hugely helpful, summarised numbered outline of what is to follow, making the reading of the text much more accessible.

    True, there may be better translations out there. Personally I can’t really say; but for me these two books read beautifully and I’m totally pleased with my purchase and would recommend them to others who wish to get a taste of these wonderful stories in an engaging, readable format.

    I hope you find my review helpful.
  • M Peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
    Reviewed in Australia on October 3, 2024
    Interesting read