Homer : the Odyssey : a prose translation /

This is a complete translation into contemporary English of the ancient Greek epic by Homer. The translation by Charles Underwood is presented in prose to emphasize the distinctive narrative qualities that illustrate Homer's mastery of stirring language and evocative storytelling.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Homer (Author)
Other Authors:	Underwood, Charles, 1948- (Translator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Hamilton Books, [2023].
Subjects:	Odysseus, > King of Ithaca (Mythological character) > Fiction. Odysseus, > King of Ithaca (Mythological character) > Travel > Fiction. Homecoming > Fiction. Epic poetry, Greek > Translations into English.

Table of Contents:

Book I. Uninvited guests
Book II. Disorder in the court
Book III. The old horseman
Book IV. The thread of fortune
Book V. The island
Book VI. Nausikaa
Book VII. The Phaiakians
Book VIII. Telling moments
Book IX. The wandering eye
Book X. Kirke
Book XI. Shadows
Book XII. Hazards
Book XIII. Ithaka
Book XIV. The keeper of pigs
Book XV. Telemakhos returns
Book XVI. Plans
Book XVII. Stranger in the house
Book XVIII. Almost home
Book XIX. Face to face
Book XX: Hard words
Book XXI. The contest
Book XXII. Slaughterhouse
Book XXIII. Give and take
Book XXIV. Ends and means.