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Book Synopsis: The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert FaglesA Penguin Classic Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. "Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy." So begins Robert Fagles' magnificent translation of the Odyssey, which Jasper Griffin in the New York Times Book Review hails as "a distinguished achievement."
If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of an everyman's journey through life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. In the myths and legends retold here, Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom, and given us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery.
Renowned classicist Bernard Knox's superb introduction and textual commentary provide insightful background information for the general reader and scholar alike, intensifying the strength of Fagles's translation. This is an Odyssey to delight both the classicist and the general reader, to captivate a new generation of Homer's students. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Discover the timeless epic that has captivated readers for centuries - The Odyssey. Translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic edition brings Homer's masterpiece to life in stunning modern-verse. Immerse yourself in the journey of Odysseus, a man of twists and turns, as he navigates divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage home from the Trojan War.
Experience the power of Homer's words in a bold and contemporary idiom. Robert Fagles' translation of the Odyssey captures the energy and poetry of the original, leaving readers enchanted by its sheer lyrical mastery. Each page is filled with gripping tales and timeless lessons, making it an Odyssey to read, savor, and treasure for its profound moral endurance.
With a superb introduction and insightful textual commentary by renowned classicist Bernard Knox, this Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of the Odyssey immerses both the general reader and scholar in the rich background of Homer's world. French flaps and deckle-edged paper add a touch of elegance to this captivating edition.
As the leading publisher of classic literature, Penguin Classics has curated a global bookshelf that spans the best works throughout history. Trust in the authoritative texts, introductions, and notes provided by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors. This Deluxe Edition of the Odyssey is no exception, featuring an award-winning translation by Robert Fagles that will enthrall a new generation of students, classicists, and literary enthusiasts.
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