Homer - Poetry History & Criticism 1

'Tell me, Muse, of the man of many turns, who was driven far and wide after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy' Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to retur……続きを見る

The Iliad of Homer is an epic poem that intricately weaves themes of heroism, honor, and the capriciousness of fate within the context of the Trojan War. Composed in dactylic hexameter, the narrativ……続きを見る

Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad," is a profound exploration of heroism, honor, and the devastating impact of war, centering on the events of the Trojan War. Written in dactylic hexameter, this ancient……続きを見る

Homer's "The Iliad" stands as one of the cornerstones of Western literature, intricately woven with themes of honor, fate, and the human condition amidst the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written in d……続きを見る

Homers 'Ilias' zählt zu den fundamentalen Werken der westlichen Literatur und thematisiert den Trojanischen Krieg, ein episches Gefecht zwischen Griechen und Trojanern. In einem gefühlvollen, oft ei……続きを見る

Deemed as Homer's timeless masterpiece, The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War and the heroism of warriors on both sides. With a stunning cover design and ins……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Clanless, lawless, homeless is he who is in love with civil war, that brutal ferocious thing.’ The epic poem The I……続きを見る

'War, the bringer of tears...' War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years the Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episod……続きを見る

Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing and terrifying trials. Will he o……続きを見る

FEATURES: • Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations • A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book • Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book • Manuall……続きを見る

While Homer's 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 civiliz……続きを見る

The Iliads of Homer is an epic poem that delves into the themes of heroism, honor, and the wrath of gods, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written in dactylic hexameter, this monumental p……続きを見る

'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...' The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine. Introducing Little Black ……続きを見る

Most likely written between 750 and 650 B.C., The Odyssey is an epic poem about the wanderings of the Greek hero Odysseus following his victory in the Trojan War (which, if it did indeed take place,……続きを見る

Este ebook presenta "La Ilíada" con un sumario dinámico y detallado. La Ilíada es una epopeya griega y el poema más antiguo escrito de la literatura occidental. Se atribuye tradicionalmente a Homero……続きを見る

The second part of the Odyssey takes epic in new directions, giving significant roles to people of 'lower status' and their way of life: epic notions of the primacy of the aristocrat and the achieve……続きを見る

Explores the work of beloved Sufi poet Umar Ibn al-Farid and its context. Provides many translations of Ibn al-Farid's poetry. Umar Ibn al-Fāriḍ (1181–1235), author of two classic works, the Wine Od……続きを見る