The Odyssey of Homer - Richmond Lattimore

The Odyssey of Homer

By Richmond Lattimore

  • Release Date: 2009-03-17
  • Genre: Classics
4 Score: 4 (From 38 Ratings)

Description

Homer’s great epic The Odyssey—one of Western literature’s most enduring and important works—translated by Richmond Lattimore

A classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War—and the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in Ithaca.

During his absence, his steadfast and clever wife, Penelope, and now teenaged son, Telemachus, have lived under the constant threat of ruthless suitors, all desperate to court Penelope and claim the throne. As the suitors plot Telemachus’ murder, the gods debate Odysseus’ fate.  With help from the goddess Athena, the scattered family bides their time as Odysseus battles his way through storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops, the isle of witch-goddess Circe, the deadly Sirens’ song, a trek through the Underworld, and the omnipresent wrath of the scorned god Poseidon.

An American poet and classicist, Richmond Lattimore’s translation of The Odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the English language. Lattimore breathes modern life into Homer’s epic, bringing this classic work of heroes, monsters, vengeful gods, treachery, and redemption to life for modern readers.

Reviews

  • The best English translation there is

    5
    By RodrigoRuiz
    I have read and reread (I studied mytholgical studies in graduate school) the Odyssey in no less than five different translations in English (plus another 4 translations in Spanish and Italian) and Lattimore’s is hands down the best translation there is. It reads so beautifully and yet remains so faithful to the original Greek. Cannot recommend this enough!
  • Legit

    5
    By jtorres104
    This book is for real legit
  • Great book..,.

    4
    By drfred1
    But I am really waiting for Lattimore's translation of the Iliad--no other translation comes close. IBooks please put it up for sale ASAP!
  • Best Translation!

    5
    By mac boy1
    If you want to read a true translation if Homer's Odyssey, look no further. College level. Brilliant.

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