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OverviewHomer's Odyssey has captivated readers and influenced writers and artists for more than 2,000 years. Reading the poem in its original language provides an experience as challenging as it is rewarding. Most students encountering Homeric Greek for the first time need considerable help, especially with vocabulary and constructions that differ from the more familiar Attic forms. For anyone who has completed studies in elementary Greek, this edition provides the assistance necessary to read, understand, and appreciate the first book of the Odyssey in its original language. Structured to maximise reading ease, P. A. Draper's volume stands out among introductions to the Greek Odyssey. Readers of this edition will appreciate the positioning of all notes facing the Greek text; the frequent vocabulary entries; the complete glossary; the appendix on basic Homeric forms and grammar; and the copious annotations on vocabulary, grammar, meter, historical and mythological allusions, and literary interpretation. Primarily designed as a textbook, this volume will be an effective classroom tool and a useful acquisition for any library supporting a classics program. The book will find readers among high school and college Greek students, advanced students in Homer or epic poetry classes, graduate students working on reading-list requirements, and anyone interested in maintaining Greek reading skills. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P.A. Draper , P A DraperPublisher: The University of Michigan Press Imprint: The University of Michigan Press Edition: Critical ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.579kg ISBN: 9780472071920ISBN 10: 0472071920 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 30 December 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationP. A. Draper is Humanities Librarian, Cooper Library, Clemson University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |