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A guide to the Odyssey, a commentary on the English translation of Robert Fitzgerald, Ralph Hexter

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A guide to the Odyssey, a commentary on the English translation of Robert Fitzgerald, Ralph Hexter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-361)

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A guide to the Odyssey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

27898312

Responsibility statement

Ralph Hexter

Sub title

a commentary on the English translation of Robert Fitzgerald

Summary

"A Vintage original"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index

Table Of Contents

Homer and the Archeological Reader -- Poet and Poem, Singer and Song -- History and Geography -- The Gods -- Violence -- Fathers and Sons -- Men and Women, Families and Couples -- Memory -- A Final Word Before Reading -- Commentary. Book I: A Goddess Intervenes. Book II: A Hero's Son Awakens. Book III: The Lord of the Western Approaches. Book IV: The Red-Haired King and His Lady. Book V: Sweet Nymph and Open Sea. Book VI: The Princess at the River. Book VII: Gardens and Firelight. Book VIII: The Songs of the Harper. Book IX: New Coasts and Poseidon's Son. Book X: The Grace of the Witch. Book XI: A Gathering of Shades. Book XII: Sea Perils and Defeat. Book XIII: One More Strange Island. Book XIV: Hospitality in the Forest. Book XV: How They Came to Ithaka. Book XVI: Father and Son. Book XVII: The Beggar at the Manor. Book XVIII: Blows and a Queen's Beauty. Book XIX: Recognitions and a Dream. Book XX: Signs and a Vision. Book XXI: The Test of the Bow

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