The Sixth Book of Homer's Odyssey: Edited for the Use of Schools

By Homer

Book Overview

The Sixth Book of Homer's Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, and his journey home to Ithaca. This particular book focuses on Odysseus' encounter with the princess Nausicaa on the island of Scheria. After being shipwrecked, Odysseus is guided by the goddess Athena to the princess, who helps him to clean up and gain an audience with her father, the king. Along the way, Odysseus must navigate various obstacles and challenges, including the wrath of Poseidon, who seeks revenge against him for blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world, as well as its exploration of themes such as hospitality, cunning, and the power of the gods. It is considered a classic work of literature and has been widely studied and analyzed by scholars and readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165077159
• ISBN13: 9781165077151
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"