Wild Women of the Odyssey

By Julien Hyer

Book Overview

Wild Women of the Odyssey by Julien Hyer is a book that explores the role of women in the ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer. The book delves into the stories of powerful and influential female characters in the poem, such as Circe, Calypso, and Penelope. The author examines these women's roles as both obstacles and helpers to the hero, Odysseus, and how they challenge traditional gender roles and expectations. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of the poem, providing insight into the lives and experiences of women in ancient Greece. With a combination of literary analysis and historical research, Wild Women of the Odyssey offers a fresh perspective on one of the most enduring works of Western literature.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: 1419169513
• ISBN13: 9781419169519
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"