Homer's The Odyssey (Cliffs Notes) [Print] [Paperback]

Robert J. Milch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0822009218 | ISBN-13: 978-0822009214 | Publication Date: July 25, 1963

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. In CliffsNotes on The Odyssey, you follow along on Homer's grand adventure. This epic poem unfurls the story of Odysseus' triumph over Troy and arduous journey home to reclaim his kingdom. At 2,500 years old, it is one of the finest books ever written; as poetry, it sets the standard for comparison; and it serves as one of the foundations of the Western world's cultural heritage. This study guide carries you along on Odysseus' journey by providing summaries and critical analyses of each book. You'll also explore the life and background of the epic, Homer, and gain insight into the Homeric Question. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays on the literary devices and major symbols of The Odyssey A review section that tests your knowledge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (July 25, 1963)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822009218
• ISBN-13: 978-0822009214
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,633,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks god for this book!, October 18, 1999

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Thank goodness I had this book because "The Odyssey was way to long and included to many people. It took between four and five pages to describe one thing and this book shortened it to a paragraph.Yeah thats it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a life-saver, January 15, 2004

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I am a freshman, and for exams, my teacher told us to read "The Odyssey" by Homer. Since the book is written in somewhat of a poem form, I found it kind of difficult to understand. After I received the cliff notes on "The Odyssey", I understood what was going on in the story better, and was able to answer the questions on my exam.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best way to learn a book FAST!, December 6, 2008

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