Isbn: 9781451674170 - the odyssey (12 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Homer's great epic The Odyssey--one of Western literature's most enduring and important works--translated by Richmond LattimoreA splendid achievement. . . the best translation there is of a great, perhaps the greatest, poet. -- New York Times Book ReviewA classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War--and the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in Ithaca.During his absence, his steadfast and clever wife, Penelope, and now teenaged son, Telemachus, have lived under the constant threat of ruthless suitors, all desperate to court Penelope and claim the throne. As the suitors plot Telemachus' murder, the gods debate Odysseus' fate. With help from the goddess Athena, the scattered family bides their time as Odysseus battles his way through storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops, the isle of witch-goddess Circe, the deadly Sirens' song, a trek through the Underworld, and the omnipresent wrath of the scorned god Poseidon.An American poet and classicist, Richmond Lattimore's translation of The Odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the English language. Lattimore breathes modern life into Homer's epic, bringing this classic work of heroes, monsters, vengeful gods, treachery, and redemption to life for modern readers.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Translation. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: good. All pages and cover are intact with minor wear to the pages, binding, and possible minor marks within. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!! **Ships SWIFTLY!** Occasionally a book in our inventory had a previous life in a library. While the story inside is exactly the same, libraries often purchase specially reinforced editions and add protective covers and labels â" which can actually make for a sturdier copy.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Translation. Used - Very Good.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Clean, unmarked pages, minor wear to cover.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Renowned translator's take on the journey home of Odysseus, noted for its clear English and rolling rhythms. Mitchell also notes that he has used a better version of the Greek text than earlier translators, comparing several recent scholarly editions rather than relying on the once-standard 1908 Oxford version. Hardcover in jacket as pictured; the first printing (first edition) thus, with full number string. Light wear to book, minor bump to edge of front board, spine ends also bumped; jacket shows minor edgewear, $35.00 price intact. Text clean, no names or marks; xlv, 2-page map, [2], 375 pages + note on translator; appendixes, notes, pronouncing glossary of names, bibliography. Size: Octavo. …

Hardcover. Condición: New. New. Hardcover edition, as pictured. ISBN #9781451674170.

Condición: Very Good.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. translation edition. 375 pages. 9.25x6.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.