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While Homers existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civilization itself. Homers epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, laid the foundation upon which Ancient Greece developed not only its culture, but its societal values, religious beliefs, and practice of warfare as well.This publication features the Samuel Butler translation, and while it strays from the poetic style reproduced by more well known translators like Robert Fagles and Robert Fitzgerald, the vision of the epics as if they were prose found in modern novels take their best form under Butlers most capable hand.

Translator: Iakovos Polylas

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The Odyssey is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second-oldest extant work of Western literature; the Iliad is the oldest. Scholars believe the Odyssey was composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia. The poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths), king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. In his absence, it is assumed Odysseus has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres or Proci, who compete for Penelopes hand in marriage. The Odyssey continues to be read in the Homeric Greek and translated into modern languages around the world. Many scholars believe the original poem was composed in an oral tradition by an aoidos (epic poet/singer), perhaps a rhapsode (professional performer), and was more likely intended to be heard than read. The details of the ancient oral performance and the storys conversion to a written work inspire continual debate among scholars. The Odyssey was written in a poetic dialect of Greeka literary amalgam of Aeolic Greek, Ionic Greek, and other Ancient Greek dialectsand comprises 12,110 lines of dactylic hexameter. Among the most noteworthy elements of the text are its non-linear plot, and the influence on events of choices made by women and slaves, besides the actions of fighting men. In the English language as well as many others, the word odyssey has come to refer to an epic voyage. The Odyssey has a lost sequel, the Telegony, which was not written by Homer. It was usually attributed in antiquity to Cinaethon of Sparta.

While Homers existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civilization itself. Homers epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, laid the foundation upon which Ancient Greece developed not only its culture, but its societal values, religious beliefs, and practice of warfare as well.This publication features the Samuel Butler translation, and while it strays from the poetic style reproduced by more well known translators like Robert Fagles and Robert Fitzgerald, the vision of the epics as if they were prose found in modern novels take their best form under Butlers most capable hand.

Collection de courts poèmes épiques, qui dans lAntiquité étaient souvent attribués à Homère, doù leur nom. Chacun des hymnes est dédié à un dieu, et est destiné à être chanté par laède en guise de pr

De la ira de Aquiles al funeral de Héctor: en cincuenta y un días se desarrolla la historia en la "Ilíada", la primera y más famosa epopeya de la humanidad. La "Ilíada" es la celebración, proyectada en un pasado de grandeza inconmensurable y perdida, de heroes, de batallas. Pero es tambien el poema de la eterna naturaleza problematica y contradictoria del hombre, el poema en el que los mismos heroes que realizan hazañas que seran cantadas a lo largo de los siglos se saben condenados a un destino doloroso del que no pueden escapar, en el que la gloria y la muerte son unidos en un nudo inextricable. Y despues de haber relatado el desvio de la ira y la pasion, la "Iliada" termina con la dolorosa conciencia de la fragilidad humana.Edicion integral con indice interactivo.

Desde la huida de la isla encantada de Calypso hasta la conmovedora llegada a Ítaca y la sangrienta matanza de los pretendientes, la historia narrada en la Odisea se desarrolla en cuarenta y un días. Y este largo viaje, sin duda el mas famoso de nuestra literatura, se ha convertido para nosotros en el arquetipo universal del viaje de descubrimiento y regreso a los origenes. Ulises, el heroe solitario "rico en astucia", se enfrenta a aventuras increibles, lugares fantasticos, monstruos horribles, hechiceras encantadoras y seres sobrehumanos. Cada etapa de su largo andar se ha convertido en un simbolo inolvidable para todos nosotros. La Odisea es la obra que mas influyo en la psicologia y la literatura europeas: sin el cuento homerico Cervantes, Defoe, Stevenson, Kafka, Joyce no habrian escrito sus obras maestras. Es el poema epico al que Occidente ha confiado el mas profundo sentido de la investigacion, el viaje, la fantasia, el sueño, la lucidez, la ironia, la infinita capacidad de metamorfosis: tiene una importancia preeminente e inigualable en la formacion de la identidad occidental.Edicion integral con indice interactivo.

Adéntrate en el mundo de la antigua Grecia y descubre una de las historias épicas más fascinantes de todos los tiempos: la guerra entre griegos y troyanos propiciada por el rapto de la bella Helena a manos de Paris. Las hazañas de Aquiles, cuya ira da comienzo a la historia, la arrogancia de Agamenon, la valentia de Hector y el desarrollo de una batalla en que se involucran hombres y dioses por igual.

The Odyssey by Homer is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War.After the war itself, which lasted ten years, his journey lasted for ten additional years, during which time he encountered many perils and all his crew mates were killed. In his absence, Odysseus was assumed dead, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus had to contend with a group of unruly suitors who were competing for Penelopes hand in marriage.The Odyssey was originally composed in Homeric Greek in around the 8th or 7th century BCE and, by the mid-6th century BCE, had become part of the Greek literary canon. In antiquity, Homers authorship of the poem was not questioned, but contemporary scholarship predominantly assumes that the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed independently, and the stories themselves formed as part of a long oral tradition.Given widespread illiteracy, the poem was performed by an aoidos or rhapsode, and more likely to be heard than read.Crucial themes in the poem include the ideas of nostos (?; "return"), wandering, xenia (?; "guest-friendship"), testing, and omens. Scholars still reflect on the narrative significance of certain groups in the poem, such as women and slaves, who have a more prominent role in the epic than in many other works of ancient literature. This focus is especially remarkable when considered beside the Iliad, which centres the exploits of soldiers and kings during the Trojan War.

EDICIÓN ESPECIAL CONMEMORATIVA DEL 50 ANIVERSARIO DE ALIANZA EDITORIALJunto con la “Ilíada”, la “Odisea” constituye una de las piedras angulares de la cultura occidental. El relato que hace Homero de

La Odisea, de Homero, compuesta en los siglos VIII-VII a. C., es una de esas obras que todo el mundo debería leer, pues forma parte de lo más esencial de nuestra cultura y nuestra historia. Su complejidad hace recomendable acudir a una buena adaptacion, tanto por parte de los lectores mas jovenes como de muchos otros que quieren conocerla en una version mas amable que la original, y que es de esperar, que mas tarde les lleve a acudir a ella. La adaptacion que hizo el ingles Charles Lamb en el siglo XIX, es sin duda una de las mejores que se han hecho.La Odisea narra el regreso de Ulises a Itaca tras haber luchado en la guerra de Troya. Ulises, un modelo del heroe, por su firmeza de espiritu, su inteligencia, su fuerza, su tenacidad y su determinacion ante los desafios, es ademas un ejemplo etico por completo valido en el siglo XXI, en su lucha contra la adversidad. El relato, en la adaptacion de Lamb, es de una gran amenidad, una fabulosa novela de aventuras que, al mismo tiempo, nos instruye sobre la cultura griega clasica, y muy particularmente sobre su mitologia. Esta edicion cuenta con las preciosas ilustraciones de Marta Ponce.

Homer's great epic, The Odyssey, is perhaps Western literature's first adventure story, and certainly remains one of its finest. It describes King Odysseus of Ithaca's epic, ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. He encounters giants, sorceresses, sea-monsters and sirens, while his wife Penelope is forced to resist the suitors who besiege her on Ithaca. Both an enchanting fairy tale and a gripping drama, The Odyssey is immensely influential, not least for its rich complexity and the magnetism of its hero. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition uses a translation by T. E. Lawrence, now remembered as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and the author of Seven Pillars of Wisdom. First published in 1932, his translation took four years to complete and has been continuously in print ever since. It is recognized as the first translation to be both faithful to the original text and written in accessible language. This edition also features an afterword by Ben Shaw. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Dans la petite île d''Ithaque, Pénélope et son fils Télémaque attendent Ulysse, leur époux et père. Voilà vingt ans qu''il est parti pour Troie et qu''ils sont sans nouvelles de lui. De l''autre côté

The Adventures of Ulysses the Wanderer is a captivating anthology that intricately weaves together the timeless epic narratives of Homer with the more contemporary stylings of Guy Thorne. This collection delves deeply into the enduring theme of adventure and the unyielding human spirit in the face of adversity. Within its pages, readers will traverse through a myriad of literary landscapes, evoking the grandeur of the Homeric epic alongside the introspective and often satirical explorations of early 20th-century literature. The anthology stands as a testament to the universality of human curiosity and resilience, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling to merge classical and modern storytelling techniques in a compelling dialogue. The anthology brings together the evocative works of Homer, whose epics have shaped much of Western literature, and the nuanced storytelling of Guy Thorne, known for capturing the societal intricacies of his time. Homers mythic grandeur finds resonance within Thornes reflections on identity and society, creating a tapestry that spans centuries. This convergence of voices is not merely historical but also cultural, illustrating an ongoing conversation about the human condition, traversing the ancient and the modern worlds. For readers seeking a rich tapestry of perspectives, The Adventures of Ulysses the Wanderer offers an invaluable portal into the diverse landscapes of literary adventure. Its carefully curated selection invites readers to experience an enriching blend of the heroic and the introspective, the epic and the intimate. The anthology serves as both an educational journey and a profound exploration of creativity across epochs, making it an essential addition to the collection of anyone passionate about the evolution of storytelling and its continuing relevance today.