Homer: The Odyssey (Landmarks of World Literature (New))

Product Description This handy guide to The Odyssey introduces students to a text which has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3,000 years. Providing a summary of the poem and examining its structure, Jasper Griffin clearly outlines the unity, values and techniques of the poem, as well as the reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition to a helpful guide to further reading. First Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32804-7 First Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31043-1 Review "Intelligent and readable, it offers a concise overview of the issues most frequently raised when students approach Homer for the first time." Classical World Book Description This handy guide to The Odyssey will introduce students to a text, which has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3000 years. It gives readers a summary of the poem and examines its structure. The unity, values and techniques of the poem are clearly outlined, as are the reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition, the volume offers a helpful guide to further reading.