Homer: The Odyssey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521539784)

This handy guide to The Odyssey introduces students to a text which has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3,000 years. Providing a summary of the poem and examining its structure, Jasper Griffin clearly outlines the unity, values and techniques of the poem, as well as the reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition to a helpful guide to further reading. First Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32804-7 First Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31043-1

Author: Jasper Griffin
ISBN-10: 0521539781
ISBN-13: 9780521539784
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2003
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.82h x 5.32w x 0.27d