The Odyssey (Enriched Classics Series) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ (Author) "TELL ME, O MUSE, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy..." (more)
Key Phrases: Father Zeus, King Alcinous, Queen Penelope (more...)

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Product Description

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: 416 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (June 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416500367
• ISBN-13: 978-1416500360
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "I long to be homeward bound" Simon and Garfunkle, September 23, 2007

By	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

The Trojan War is over and one of our hero kings is lost. His son (Telemachus) travels to find any information about his father's fait. His wife (Penelope) must cunningly hold off suitors that are eating them out of house and home.

If he ever makes it home, Odysseus will have to detect those servants loyal from those who are not. One absent king against rows of suitors; how will he give them their just deserts? We look to Bright Eyed Pallas Athena to help prophecy come true.

Interestingly all the tales of monsters and gods on the sea voyage was told by Odysseus. Notice that no one else survives to tell the tale. Therefore, we have to rely on Odysseus' word.

Many movies took sections of The Odyssey, and expanded them to make interesting stories those selves.

Not just the story but also the way in which it is told will keep you up late at night reading.


The Odyssey