Homeri Odyssea
by Homer

Name: Homeri Odyssea
Author: Homer

Samuel Clarke's translation of the Odyssey is a word-for-word rendering of Homer's ancient Greek epic that follows the exact order of the original text. Primarily intended as a study aid, it offers readers a close approximation of the original work while preserving its narrative structure and poetic form.

'Homeri Odyssea' Summary

The Odyssey is an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, describing the ten-year journey of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, to return home after the Trojan War. Along the way, Odysseus encounters various trials and tribulations, including battles with monsters, shipwrecks, and encounters with gods and goddesses. Despite the challenges he faces, Odysseus ultimately returns to Ithaca to reunite with his family and reclaim his rightful place as king.

Book Details

Language

Latin

Original Language

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Genre/Category

Poetry Mythology

Tags/Keywords

Adventure Myths Translation Ancient Greece Classical literature Greek Epic

Authors

Homer

Greece

Homer (Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος Greek pronunciation: , Hómēros; c. 800–c. 701 BC) was the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems...

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