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The Odyssey, Homer ; translated by Edward McCrorie ; with an introduction and notes by Richard P. Martin

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 417-418)

no index present

non fiction

The Odyssey

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Homer ; translated by Edward McCrorie ; with an introduction and notes by Richard P. Martin

"Poet and translator Edward McCrorie now opens new territory in this rendition, which captures the spare, powerful tone of Homer's epic while engaging contemporary readers with its brisk pace, idiomatic language, and lively characterization. McCrorie closely reproduces the Greek metrical patterns and employs a diction and syntax that reflects the plain, at times stark, quality of Homer's lines rather than later English poetic styles. Avoiding both the stiffness of word-for-word literalism and the exaggeration and distortion of free adaptation, this translation evokes the ancient sound and sense of the poem. McCrorie's is truly an Odyssey for the twenty-first century."

Johns Hopkins new translations from antiquity

"To accompany this innovative translation, noted classical scholar Richard Martin has written an accessible and wide-ranging introduction explaining the historical and literary context of the Odyssey, its theological and cultural underpinnings, Homer's poetic strategies and narrative techniques, and his cast of characters. In addition, Martin provides detailed notes - far more extensive than those in other editions - addressing key themes and concepts: the histories of persons, gods, events, and myths; literary motifs and devices; and plot development. Also included is an index of names and pronunciation guide."--Jacket

Trouble at home -- A gathering and a parting -- In the Great Hall of Nestor -- With Menelaos and Helen -- A raft on the high seas -- Laundry friends -- The warmest welcome -- Songs, challenges, dances, and gifts -- A battle, the Lotos, and a savage's cave -- Mad winds, laistrugonians, and an enchantress -- The land of the dead -- Evil song, a deadly strait, and forbidden herds -- A strange arrival home -- The house of the Swineherd -- Son and father converging -- Father and son reunited -- Unknown in his own house -- Fights in the Great Hall -- Memory and dream in the palace -- Dawn of the death-day -- The stringing of the bow -- Revenge in the Great Hall -- Husband and wife at last -- Last tensions and peace