The Odyssey of Homer, According to the Text of Wolf: With Notes (1844)
| AUTHOR | Homer; Owen, John Jason |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (08/10/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The Odyssey of Homer, According to the Text of Wolf: With Notes (1844) is a classic literary work by the ancient Greek poet Homer. This book is an English translation of the epic poem, The Odyssey, which tells the story of the Greek hero, Odysseus, and his long journey home after the Trojan War. The translation is based on the text of the German classicist Friedrich August Wolf, and is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary that provide insight into the historical and cultural context of the poem. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature, classics, and ancient history, as well as for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.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.
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ISBN-13:
9781104867768
ISBN-10:
1104867761
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
532
Carton Quantity:
16
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 1.07 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
1.55 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Poetry
Literary Collections | Africa - General
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The Odyssey of Homer, According to the Text of Wolf: With Notes (1844) is a classic literary work by the ancient Greek poet Homer. This book is an English translation of the epic poem, The Odyssey, which tells the story of the Greek hero, Odysseus, and his long journey home after the Trojan War. The translation is based on the text of the German classicist Friedrich August Wolf, and is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary that provide insight into the historical and cultural context of the poem. The book is a valuable resource for students of literature, classics, and ancient history, as well as for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.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.
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Author:
Homer
Homer is celebrated as the greatest of ancient Greek epic poets. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.
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