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The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds

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

A splendid achievement. . . the best translation there is of a great, perhaps the greatest, poet. -- New York Times Book Review

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.

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Hinds, Gareth: - Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf, King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), The Merchant of Venice, The Odyssey (which garnered four starred reviews and a spot on ten best of 2010 lists), Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. He is a recipient of the Boston Public Library's Literary Lights for Children award. He lives in Maryland.
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ISBN 13 9780606260909
ISBN 10 0606260900
Title The Odyssey
Author Gareth Hinds
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Turtleback Books
Year published 2010-10-12
Number of pages 248
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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