epic poetry

An English translation of the Greek epic in which Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home after the Trojan War, while his son Telemachos and wife Penelope are forced to scheme to protect his throne until his return. Includes a glossary, background information, literary criticism, and illustrations.

Presents an English translation of the epic poem which dates from the third millennium B.C., telling of the adventures of Gilgamesh, the great king of Uruk, and his search for immortality.

Presents a modern English verse translation of the Old English epic "Beowulf," which tells the story of the heroic warrior who slays a hideous monster to save the Danish people and eventually becomes a beloved king; includes explanatory notes, genealogies, an index of proper names, a map, and a comprehensive introduction.

Readable translation of Beowulf, believed to have been written in the eighth century, about the adventures of the title character, a warrior who battles the man-eating monster, Grendel. Includes a selection of shorter works reflecting the quality and variety of Old English poetry.

Presents a prose translation of Virgil's epic poem in which the Trojan hero Aeneas wanders over land and sea after the destruction of his beloved Troy, eventually fulfilling the prophecy that he would lead his people to a new land and found an empire.

Virgil's epic poem in verse translation describing the fall of Troy.

Homer's classical account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.

A study companion to Homer's "Odyssey" containing historical and mythological background; discussion of Homeric values and the plot, themes, and literary features of each of the epic's books; a character index; and suggested activities and classroom projects.

Presents an English translation of the Greek epic in which Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home after the Trojan War, while his son Telemachos and wife Penelope are forced to scheme to protect his throne until his return. Includes an introduction and a glossary.

A prose translation of the epic poem, recounting the story of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.