Homer: Odyssey Books XVII-XVIII

by Homer

Book Overview

Books XVII and XVIII of the Odyssey feature, among other episodes, the disguised Odysseus' penetration of his home after an absence of twenty years and his first encounter with his wife. The commentary provides linguistic and syntactical guidance suitable for upper-level students along with detailed consideration of Homer's compositional and narrative techniques, his literary artistry and the poem's central themes. An extensive introduction considers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521677114
• ISBN13: 9780521677110
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"