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基本説明
Transl. by Martin Hammond, Intr. by Jasper Griffin.
Full Description
"The Odyssey" is one of the earliest works of European literature, second only to "The Iliad". These two great epic poems, the astonishing first fruits of Greek civilisation, have together determined much of the course of Western literary culture and imagination. "The Odyssey" tells of the long and painful return of Odysseus from the Trojan War to his homeland of Ithaka, his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachos. Even after he finally returns, there are enemies to be fought in his house. The action of the poem covers a huge canvas, ranging widely over time and place, exploring the known and the unknown worlds, involving magic and monsters, gods and ghosts, dangers defied: throughout there runs a strong and eloquent insistence on the humanity of man and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. This new translation by Martin Hammond complements his translation of "The Iliad". It aims to capture as closely as possible both the simplicity and the intensity of Homer's epic.
Contents
PrefaceIntroduction by Jasper GriffinSuggestions for further readingA note on the Greek textThe OdysseyBook 1 The Gods, Athene and TelemachosBook 2 Telemachos and the SuitorsBook 3 Telemachos in PylosBook 4 Telemachos in SpartaBook 5 Odysseus and KalypsoBook 6 NausikaaBook 7 Odysseus in PhaiaciaBook 8 Phaiacian Games and SongBook 9 The CyclopsBook 10 KirkeBook 11 The UnderworldBook 12 Skylla and CharybdisBook 13 Return to IthakaBook 14 Odysseus and EumaiosBook 15 Telemachos ReturnsBook 16 Odysseus and TelemachosBook 17 Odysseus Comes to his HouseBook 18 Odysseus as BeggarBook 19 Eurykleia Recognises OdysseusBook 20 Insults and OmensBook 21 The Trial of the BowBook 22 The Suitors KilledBook 23 Odysseus and PenelopeBook 24 The Underworld, Laertes, PeaceIndex
