Description
Experience the foundational epics of Western literature as never before with Robert Fagles' acclaimed translations of Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." These powerful retellings breathe vibrant, contemporary life into the timeless tales of gods, heroes, and the enduring human spirit. Journey alongside Achilles in the brutal landscape of Troy and follow Odysseus's perilous, decade-long voyage home, encountering mythical beasts and divine intervention at every turn. Fagles masterfully captures the raw emotion, epic scope, and profound themes of war, fate, and homecoming that have resonated for millennia.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Nov 1, 1999
ISBN: 9780147712554
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Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Translation
From: grc
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Iliad / The Odyssey by Homer.