The Odyssey / Homer ; translated, with an introduction and notes, by Stephen Mitchell.
| Author/creator | Homer |
| Other author | Mitchell, Stephen, 1943- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Atria Books, 2013. |
| Description | xlv, 375 pages : map ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Odyssey. English |
| Contents | Introduction -- About the Greek text -- About this translation -- On the pronunication of Greek names -- Map -- The Odyssey -- Appendix 1: The Hades catalogues -- Appendix 2: The second descent into Hades -- Notes on the Introductory sections -- Notes on the translation -- Notes on the Greek text -- Pronouncing glossary. |
| Abstract | A new translation of Homer's work of "one-eyed man-eating giants; irresistibly seductive sirens; shipwrecks and narrow escapes; princesses and monsters; ghosts sipping blood at the Underworld's portal, desperate for a chance to speak to the living; and the final destruction of all of Odysseus's enemies in the banquet hall"--Dust jacket flap. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | Translations. |
| LCCN | 2012050572 |
| ISBN | 9781451674170 (hdbk.) |
| ISBN | 1451674171 (hdbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781451674194 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 1451674198 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PA4025 .A5 M58 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |