The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey (1899)

By Richard Alexander Von Minckwitz and Homer

Book Overview

The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey is a classic work of literature that was originally written by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This particular edition of the book was first published in 1899 and has since become a popular choice among scholars and readers alike.The book tells the story of the hero Odysseus, who has been lost at sea for many years and is trying to find his way back home to his wife and son. In this particular chapter, Odysseus and his men encounter the sorceress Circe, who turns his men into pigs. With the help of the god Hermes, Odysseus is able to resist Circe's magic and eventually convinces her to turn his men back into humans.The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey is a gripping tale of adventure, magic, and heroism that has captivated readers for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek mythology, epic poetry, or classic literature in general.Edited For The Use Of Schools.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: 1437343244
• ISBN13: 9781437343243
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

“I long to be homeward bound,”- Book XII - Scylla, Charybdis, and the Cattle of the Sun.

The Trojan War is over, and one of our hero kings is lost. His son (Telemachus) travels to find any information about his father’s fate. His wife (Penelope) must cunningly hold off suitors who are eating them out of house and home. If he ever makes it home, Odysseus will have to detect those servants loyal from those who are not. One absent king against rows of suitors; how will he give them their just desserts? We look to Bright-Eyed Pallas Athena to help prophecy come true. Interestingly, all the tales of monsters and gods on the sea voyage were told by Odysseus. Notice that no one else survives to tell the tale. Therefore, we have to rely on Odysseus’s word. Many movies took sections of The Odyssey and expanded them into interesting stories in their own right. Not just the story but also how it is told will keep you up late at night reading. It is a tear-jerker when Odysseus returns, 20 years later, and the only one to recognize him is Argos, his faithful dog, who lived long enough to see him. Upon seeing his master return home, Argos dies. You will, of course, want to buy the various translations to see the differences in reading style and content.