Clytemnestra In The Odyssey

The Odyssey ...

The Odyssey

Journey into a realm of monsters, sirens, and seductive idylls in this captivating new translation of a timeless epic. The Odyssey is the original journey tale, a genre that has endured for three thousand years and has had a lasting influence on literature and art. The trials of Odysseus were first told by the great bard Homer. After ten long years of war between the Greeks and Trojans on the plains of Troy, Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, and the other victorious Greeks are ready to sail home. But after offending the sea god, Poseidon, Odysseus is hurled into years of wandering the seas, encountering mythical creatures and raging storms, before he is able to return to his wife, his son, and his homeland. This masterpiece remains appealing not only because it reflects a glorious time of heroes and wonders, but because it still resonates with the lives we live today. Forge Books is proud to present The Odyssey in Dr. Eickhoff's compelling and authoritative new translation. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Para-narratives in the Odyssey

Para-Narratives in the Odyssey is the first full-length study in English of the function and significance of secondary 'para-narratives' in the poem and their relationship to its main story. Entertaining in their own right, they create illuminating parallels to their immediate context and enhance our understanding of the central narrative.