Beskrivelse
The Odyssey follows the epic journey of Odysseus, a Greek hero, as he faces numerous trials while trying to return to his homeland of Ithaca after the Trojan War. His adventures, resilience, and devotion to his family continue to captivate readers just as they did thousands of years ago.
A timeless epic of adventure, endurance, and love that has inspired generations.
Homer's legendary poem recounts the long and perilous voyage of Odysseus, whose courage and determination to reunite with his wife and son remain deeply moving. This classic has been translated many times, but Chapman's 1616 version stands apart for its rich and powerful language.
Chapman saw himself as channeling Homer's spirit, crafting a translation that matches the original's scope and intensity with a unique and intricate style. The beauty of his work was famously celebrated by John Keats in his sonnet, "On first looking into Chapman's Homer," capturing the awe inspired by this remarkable rendition.
Yderligere information
| Serie | Wordsworth Classics |
|---|---|
| Forfatter(e) | Homer |
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Wordsworth Editions |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781853260254 |
| ISBN-10 | 1853260258 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 512 |
| Genveje | Wordsworth Classics - Bøger |
| Tags | The Odyssey, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
