strong Homer's great epic The Odyssey --one of Western literature's most enduring and important works--translated by Richmond Lattimore strong A classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War--and the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in Ithaca. During his absence, his steadfast and clever wife, Penelope, and now teenaged son, Telemachus, have lived under the constant threat of ruthless suitors, all desperate to court Penelope and claim the throne. As the suitors plot Telemachus' murder, the gods debate Odysseus' fate. With help from the goddess Athena, the scattered family bi ..

Professor Lattimore, holding closely to the original metres, has produced renderings of great power and beauty. His feeling for the telling noun and verb, the simple yet poignant epithet, and the dramatic turn of syntax is marked. He has completely freed the poems from sentimentality, and the thrilling ancient names--Anacreon, Alcaeus, Simonides, Sappho--acquire fresh brilliance and vitality under his hand.--Louise Bogan, The New Yorker The significant quality of Mr. Lattimore's versions is that they are pure. The lenses he provides are as clear as our language is capable of making them.--Moses Hadas, N.Y. Herald Tribune ..

strong The Odes of Pindar are a classic example of Ancient Greek poetry, showcasing the complex style and towering abilities of the poet, and the nature of the society in which he lived. strong Pindar was among the first poets to reflect deeply upon the meanings and structure of the verse form. Living in a time of war and upheaval in Greek society, just as its classical era was beginning, he was part of a literary vanguard which contributed to the country's flourishing culture. A recurring theme in his poems is a pondering of the fragility and changeable aspects of human life - yet Pindar also had immense faith in the Gods, and marveled at what his fellow ma ..

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