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These two books of the Odyssey provide an ideal introduction to the poem, illustrating Odysseus' cunning intelligence at its best as he gains acceptance in the court of the Phaeacians, and, above all, the subtly drawn character of Nausicaa. This edition replaces the much used one by G.M. Edwards (1914). It contains text (now unexpurgated) and vocabulary, expanded commentary and new introduction. It is geared very much to the needs of those coming to Homer for the first time with a grasp of the basics of classical Greek, and assumes no previous knowledge of Homeric forms or grammar; an outline of these, and of the Homeric hexameter, is given in the introduction and grammar points are reiterated in the commentary. The introduction also provides an outline of questions surrounding Homer and the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey, together with a discussion of the role of books 6 and 7 within the epic's overall structure.
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
Select Bibliography
Homeric Greek
Metre
Text of Odyssey 6
Text of Odyssey 7
Notes on Odyssey 6
Notes on Odyssey 7
Vocabulary
Product details
| Published | Jul 31 2002 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 144 |
| ISBN | 9781853994890 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 216 x 138 mm |
| Series | Greek Texts |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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