Bibliograph

The Odyssey, Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

Type

Label

The Odyssey, Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 511-512)

Illustrations

maps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Odyssey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

40518902

Responsibility statement

Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by D.S. Carne-Ross

Summary

A reprint of the ancient Greek epic with an introduction giving the background to the times, viz. "The ceremonies of civilization do not mean much to us today; we tend to see them as insincere ... To Homer they are very beautiful and their violation a more serious matter than we can imagine.""Robert Fitzgerald's translation of Homer's Odyssey is the best and best-loved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. Since 1961, this Odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation for three generations of students and poets. Farrar, Straus and Giroux is delighted to publish a new edition of this classic work. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited to the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language reader in all its glory."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

The poem of Odysseus / D.S. Carne-Ross -- Map of Homer's world -- The Odyssey. A goddess intervenes -- A hero's son awakens -- The lord of the Western approaches -- The red-haired King and his lady -- Sweet nymph and open sea -- The princess at the river -- Gardens and firelight -- The songs of the Harper -- New coasts and Poseidon's son -- The grace of the witch -- A gathering of shades -- Sea perils and defeat -- One more strange island -- Hospitality in the forest -- How they came to Ithaka -- Father and son -- The beggar at the manor -- Blows and a Queen's beauty -- Recognitions and a dream -- Signs and a vision -- The test of the bow -- Death in the Great Hall -- The trunk of the olive tree -- Warriors, farewell -- Critical writing on The Odyssey and Homeric poetry

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