Homer

"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse...

The Iliad and the Odyssey are attributed to the poet Homer and are the earliest surviving works of Western literature. Composed sometime around the eighth century BC, the ancient Greek poems has since been translated into many languages and serves as an important source of information on ancient Greek culture and mythology. In the Iliad it is the tenth year of the Trojan War. The Greek allies have laid siege to the city of Troy, but the leaders of...

Sie ist sprichwörtlich geworden, Odysseusʼ Irrfahrt. Andere Trojahelden schafften es schneller nach Hause, Odysseus brauchte zehn lange Jahre für seine Heimkehr. Er erlitt mehrfach Schiffbruch, verlor all seine Gefährten und kam schließlich mittellos in seinem Königreich Ithaka an. Die Blendung des Zyklopen Polyphem, die Zauberin Kirke, die Odysseusʼ Gefährten in Schweine verwandelt, die Sirenen mit ihrem betörenden Gesang, und zu Hause die...

"The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses. These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through...

A "Ilíada" é o poema épico por excelência, pois toda a ação decorre no campo de batalha. Narra o nono ano da guerra de Troia, a partir do episódio conhecido como "A ira de Aquiles" até o funeral de Heitor, maioral entre os guerreiros troianos.

Obras fundadoras da literatura ocidental, "Ilíada" e "Odisseia" são muito mais do que poemas épicos que narram a história da guerra de Troia ou do retorno de Ulisses a sua terra natal. Elas são a origem de um enorme repertório mítico que, avançando nos séculos, desempenha até os dias de hoje um importante papel no imaginário e na cultura do ocidente. A "Ilíada" parece consistir, pelo título, apenas de um breve incidente ocorrido no cerco...

Obras completas de Homero ÍNDICE: [Biografía Homero] [Biografía de Luis Segalá] [LA ILÍADA] [ODISEA] [HIMNOS] [EPIGRAMAS] I: A LOS NEOTIQUENSES II: ESTANDO PARA REGRESAR A CIME III: A MIDAS IV: A LOS CIMEOS V: AL TESTÓRIDA VI: A POSIDÓΝ VII: A LA CIUDAD DE ERITREA VIII: A LOS MARINEROS IX: A LOS MISMOS X: A UN PINO XI: A GLAUCO, EL CABRERO XII: A UNA SACERDOTISA DE SAMOS A LA CASA DE LOS COFRATRICIOS XIV: EL HORNO O EL VASO DE ARCILLA XV:...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and as the Greeks and Trojans march into battle, the resilience and humanity of all will be tested. In his epic story of divine ego, human frailty, and the ravages...