Homer

"The Complete Works of Homer" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek literature – "The Iliad," "The Odyssey," and "The Homeric Hymns" – accompanied by captivating illustrations. Homer's epic narratives are renowned for their profound impact on Western literature and culture. In "The Iliad," readers are transported to the Trojan War, witnessing the clash of heroes and gods in a tale of...

Sie ist sprichwörtlich geworden, Odysseusʼ Irrfahrt. Andere Trojahelden schafften es schneller nach Hause, Odysseus brauchte zehn lange Jahre für seine Heimkehr. Er erlitt mehrfach Schiffbruch, verlor all seine Gefährten und kam schließlich mittellos in seinem Königreich Ithaka an. Die Blendung des Zyklopen Polyphem, die Zauberin Kirke, die Odysseusʼ Gefährten in Schweine verwandelt, die Sirenen mit ihrem betörenden Gesang, und zu Hause die...

The Homeric Hymns is a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. The hymns employ the same epic meter-dactylic hexameter-as the Iliad and Odyssey, use many similar formulas and are couched in the same dialect.

"The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses. These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through...

A "Ilíada" é o poema épico por excelência, pois toda a ação decorre no campo de batalha. Narra o nono ano da guerra de Troia, a partir do episódio conhecido como "A ira de Aquiles" até o funeral de Heitor, maioral entre os guerreiros troianos.

The Adventures of Ulysses the Wanderer is a retelling of the Greek classic "The Odyssey" by Homer, written by Guy Thorne. Excerpt: "Ulysses slowly mounted the wooded hill. The path which rose towards the summit wound in and out through thick undergrowth, and his feet made no sound upon the green moss of the track. He had his spear ready for any game that he might chance on, but for half a day he saw no living thing save a few mailed lizards that lay...

"Stories from the Odyssey" by Homer, H. L. Havell. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce...

Homers "Odysee" - Ein Weltgedicht: Im späten 8. Jahrhundert niedergeschrieben, gehört es zu den ältesten und einflußreichsten Werken der abendländischen Literatur. Das Versepos erzählt die Irrfahrten des griechischen Helden Odysseus, der um Troja gekämpft hat und durch den Fluch des Poseidon an der Rückkehr nach Ithaka gehindert wird. Es ist die Geschichte einer Heimkehr, die Geschichte eines Mannes, der trotz ständiger Bedrohungen und Verlockungen...

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"Burnham Breaker" by Homer Greene. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that...