Ulysses Among The Phaeacians: From The Translation Of Homer's Odyssey

By Homer and William Cullen Bryant

Book Overview

Ulysses Among The Phaeacians is a book that presents a translation of Homer's Odyssey by William Cullen Bryant. The Odyssey is a classic epic poem that tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus, who is also known as Ulysses. The story follows Odysseus as he tries to return home to his wife and son after the Trojan War. Ulysses Among The Phaeacians focuses on the part of the story where Odysseus arrives on the island of the Phaeacians, where he is welcomed and entertained by the king and queen. The book provides a vivid description of the events that take place during Odysseus' stay on the island, including his encounters with the princess Nausicaa and the god Poseidon. The translation by William Cullen Bryant is known for its poetic and lyrical style, which captures the beauty and power of Homer's original text. Overall, Ulysses Among The Phaeacians is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the epic tale of Odysseus.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: 1163585300
• ISBN13: 9781163585306
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"