epic poetry, greek

Homer's best-loved poem, recounting Odysseus' wanderings after the Trojan War. With wit and wile, Odysseus meets the challenges of gods and monsters.

The epic poem recounting the experiences of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Homer.

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 translation of Homer's epic poem about Odysseus's adventures during his return from the Trojan War, with notes, a glossary, and a map of Homer's world.

A verse translation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," in which Odysseus struggles to make his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War; includes an extensive introduction, three maps, a selected bibliography, and a pronouncing glossary.

A Greek epic tells of the adventures of the hero Odysseus during his perilous and protracted journey home from the Trojan War.

A 1990 verse translation of Homer's epic Greek poem, telling of the trails and exile, return and revenge of Odysseus, featuring twelve engravings by Italian-born painter Marialuisa De Romans.