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The original action-adventure, family drama! And beautifully translated. Read and enjoy this ancient and modern story. larry carr
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This epic poem, one of the first to be written, makes modern action heroes pale in comparison to Odysseus, the epic hero of this quest. Even the "hero" is not void of flaws, which presents a more realistic view of man. His struggles are very real, and written with such elegance that one cannot help but be drawn to continue turning pages, always wanting to read more. There is no mistake in adding this to your collection of classics.
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I needed The Odyssey for my Masterpieces in Ancient Lit class. I haven't read any Greek mythology since high school so it's been a while. We were advised to go with Robert Fagles version of Homer and I'm glad for the recommendation. It's bothersome when classic stories/poems are translated poorly but, Fagles is able to translate Homer's epic myths in an eloquent and easy to understand way. If you're looking for well-written translations of The Iliad or the Odyssey, definitely go with Robert!
The Odyssey, by Homer, is the greatest story ever told. This is most certainly the case with Robert Fagles translating, but not so with other translators. I've read three different versions of The Odyssey and I have to say the Fagles, by FAR, does the best job. I'm not going to lie, The Odyssey can get very tedious at times (digress much Homer?) but it is an amazing book that everyone should read at least twice before they die.
I have read it before in highschool but can't wait to read it again I'm taking a class where this is main book of study thank you
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