| Author |
Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
| Translator |
Polylas, Iakovos, 1826-1898 |
| Title |
Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Γ
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| Alternate Title |
Homer's Odyssey, Volume C
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni, book provided by Iason Konstantinidis
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| Summary |
"Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Γ" by Homer is an epic poem that was likely written in the 8th century BC. The narrative follows the central character Odysseus as he endeavors to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, facing numerous trials and challenges along the way. The themes of heroism, longing, and the interplay between fate and free will are central to the work. The opening of this volume introduces a scene where Odysseus arrives at the palace of Alcinous, the king of the Phaeacians, after numerous trials during his voyage. The narrative details the warm reception he receives, as Alcinous promises to help Odysseus return home. While Odysseus is grateful, he is also filled with longing for his homeland, reflecting on his past hardships and the treasures he now possesses. The text also hints at the tensions among the gods relating to Odysseus's journey, establishing a connection between the divine and mortal experiences that will unfold throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Greek
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| Subject |
Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30615 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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