Homer

Odyssey Books XIX and XX

Homer, R. B. Rutherford, P. E. Easterling , Philip Hardie

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Cambridge University Press
29 June 1992

Literary essays; Ancient Greek

Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics

The Odyssey, besides being one of the world's first and best adventure stories, is a poem of great subtlety, rich in irony and sophisticated characterisation. The poet's art is amply illustrated by books XIX and XX, in which Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, spends the night in his own palace and lays plans for his awesome revenge. Particularly memorable is the episode in which Penelope converses with her husband without suspecting his identity. In this edition, Richard Rutherford provides not only detailed comment on the action, characterisation and style of the books in question, but also, in an extensive introduction, a general survey of the Odyssey as a whole, laying special emphasis on the qualities of the second half of the poem. He also attempts to contribute to the literary criticism of the poem on a verbal level, by considering the poet's use of formulae, rhetorical technique and similes. This volume is intended for readers of the Odyssey at all stages. The commentary gives extensive linguistic guidance for beginners; and the introduction, in which all Greek is translated, is intended to be accessible to any readers interested in Homer as a poet.

By: Homer
Edited by: R. B. Rutherford
Series edited by: P. E. Easterling, Philip Hardie, Richard Hunter
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 123mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9780521347600
ISBN 10: 0521347602
Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 29 June 1992
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. The poem; 2. Odysseus; 3. Penelope; 4. Transmission and technique; 5. Metre, grammar and text; ODYSSEY XIX; ODYSSEY XX; Commentary; Bibliography; Index.

Reviews for Homer: Odyssey Books XIX and XX

This fine commentary, with text...is more than welcome, and is distinguished by a long introduction of ninety-five pages which is remarkable both for its quality and its completeness...This is an altogether admirable book, and one from which scholars at every level should benefit. Times Literary Supplement