The Odyssey by Homer (English) Paperback Book
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The Odyssey by Homer (English) Paperback Book. Title The Odyssey. Format Paperback. Publisher Oxford University Press. The Odyssey by Homer, Walter Shewring, G.S. Kirk Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Shewring's superb prose translation comes as close to the spirit of the original Greek as our language will allow. Publisher Description This prose translation of the Odyssey is so successful that it has taken its place as one of the few really outstanding versions of Homer's famous epic poem. It is the story of the return of Odysseus from the siege of Troy to his home in Ithaca, and of the vengeance he takes on the suitors of his wife Penelope. Odysseus's account of his adventures since leaving Troy includes his encounter with the enchantress Circe, his visit to the Underworld, and the lure of the the eBook on famous and well-admired translation by Walter Shewring, which comes as close to the spirit of the original Greek as our languageWith an introduction explaining the significance of the work to Greek literature and literature as a whole, the features that characterise Homers writing style, and the links between the work and the Trojan WarIncludes a glossary and index of names to help the reader unfamiliar with Greek literature follow the events and charactersIncludes several maps linking the literary events with real locationsABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Details ISBN 0199536783 ISBN-13 9780199536788 Title The Odyssey Author Homer, Walter Shewring, G.S. Kirk Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 384 Publisher Oxford University Press GEItemID:14234423; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
