The Odyssey (WSP Enriched Classics) [Illustrated] [Mass Market Paperback]

Homer (Author), Samuel Butler (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship

The epic tale of Odysseus' extraordinary ten-year voyage home after the Trojan War.

This Enriched Classic Edition includes:

• A concise introduction that gives readers important background information

• A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

• An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations

• Detailed explanatory notes

• Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work

• Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

• A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 337 pages
• Publisher: Washington Square Press (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671015486
• ISBN-13: 978-0671015480
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,009,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Odyssey is mezmerizing!"- Jimmy D., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Odyssey (WSP Enriched Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Odyssey by Homer is about a warrior from the Trojan War and is trying to return home, but he faces deadly obsticles, for the Ocean God, Poseidon seeks revenge on him, for defying the gods! He gets trapped on an island with the sea nimph, Callypso. Please read this book. I know that once you get reading it, you will feel the salt water of the ocean blaring in your face as Odysseus journeys on his ship. It is a true classic! Now An NBC Major Television Event! Starring Armand Assante, Vanessa Williams, Greta Schacchi, and Isabella Rosillani. 5 Stars!

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was full of adventure and excitement., November 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Odyssey (Audio Cassette)

After fighting courageously in the Trojan War, Odysseus has been trying to get home for the past 20 years. Telemachus, the son of Odysseus can only watch as his father's estate is ruined by the evil suitors of his mother, who think Odysseuss in long dead. Hoping to learn of his father Telemachus sets on a journey guided by the goddess Athena, unaware that the wicked suitors plan to kill him. Meanwhile Odysseus has been held captive on the island of the cunning goddess, Calypso for the last seven yeaers. After the gods convince Calypso to free Odysseus, he builds a raft only to be shipwrecked on theh land of the Phaecians. Here he tells them what befell him after Troy this includes his narrow escape from the cyclops Polyhemus, the crafty goddess Circe, the land of the Lotus-eaters, Aeolus keeper of the winds, his voyage to the underworld and many other adventures. Will Odysseus and his son come home alive to punish the suitors, or will they die far from home? This book is for anyone who loves adventre and excitement, even if you never read Greek Mythology before you will love the adventures of Odysseus.The Odyssey is filled with betrayal, magic, myghical beasts, the wrath of the gods and the foolishness of human nature.