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1) The Iliad
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The rage sing, O goddess, of Achilles, the son of Peleus,
the destructive anger that brought ten-thousand pains to the
Achaeans and sent many brave souls of fighting men to the house
of Hades and made their bodies a feast for dogs
and all kinds of birds. For such was the will of Zeus.
Thus begins one of the oldest and most important works in Western literature. First recorded in the eighth century BC, Homer's Iliad has captivated readers ever since,...
2) The Odyssey
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"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse...
3) Odisea
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He aquí uno de los más grandes poemas épicos de todos los tiempos: Odisea. En él se narra el regreso del héroe, Odiseo, a su patria, Ítaca, después de la conquista de Troya. Compuesta como la Ilíada en hexámetros, recoge numerosos cuentos populares y leyendas que, adaptadas, se integran en la epopeya. De este modo, mientras que en la Ilíada el tema central, la cólera de Aquiles, va avanzando inexorablemente, verso a verso, desde su planteamiento...
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The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey:...
5) Ilíada
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Unos pocos días antes del último de los diez años que duró el asedio de los saqueos a la ciudad de Troya, proporcionan el marco cronológico a los acontecimientos narrados en la Ilíada, el poema más antiguo de la literatura occidental. Producto de una larga tradición oral, la epopeya, como advierte su autor en el primer verso, relata la historia de las consecuencias de una pasión humana.
Aquiles, encolerizado por el ultraje de Agamenón, que...
6) Ilias
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Die Ilias von Homer ist eines der bedeutendsten Werke der Weltliteratur, das seit Jahrtausenden Leser fasziniert. Ein zeitloses Meisterwerk, das mit Geduld und Leidenschaft gelesen werden will – es belohnt seine Leser mit fesselnder Tiefe und erweitert zugleich den Wortschatz.
Im Zentrum dieses epischen Gedichts stehen unsterbliche Helden wie der unaufhaltsame Achilleus, der tapfere Hektor und der listige Odysseus, die sich in der Schlacht um Troja...
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The Iliad and The Odyssey are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. This stunning jacketed hardback brings together these two works in an accessible prose translation, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of these thrilling tales
In The Iliad, the Greek's best warrior Achilles has abandoned the war with the Trojans on a mission of revenge. Only the death of his best friend Patroclus...
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La Odisea es un poema épico griego que narra la vuelta a casa, tras la guerra de Troya, del héroe griego Odiseo (Ulises). Además de haber estado diez años fuera luchando, Ulises tarda otros diez años en regresar a la isla de Ítaca, de la que era rey, período durante el cual su hijo Telémaco y su esposa Penélope han de aguantar en su palacio a los pretendientes que buscan desposarla (pues creían muerto a Ulises), al mismo tiempo que consumen...
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These two timeless epics by the ancient Greek poet-each translated by a world-renowned author-have captured the Western imagination for millennia.
The Iliad: Alexander Pope "works miracles" in this beautiful verse translation of Homer's epic poem set near the end of the Trojan War. It centers on a quarrel between the invading Greek king Agamemnon and his greatest asset in battle, the warrior Achilles. From this conflict, Homer weaves a tale of warring...
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Sing, O Goddess, the anger of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans…
So begins Homer's The Iliad, the classic account of the final year of the Trojan War, a vicious, 10-year bloodbath between the Greeks and the Trojans following the abduction of Helen of Sparta. In this prose retelling of Homer's poem, we follow the mighty Greek hero Achilles and his comrades as they battle against the Trojans, the gods, and even...
12) Troy
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and as the Greeks and Trojans march into battle, the resilience and humanity of all will be tested. In his epic story of divine ego, human frailty, and the ravages...
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The Iliad and the Odyssey are attributed to the poet Homer and are the earliest surviving works of Western literature. Composed sometime around the eighth century BC, the ancient Greek poems has since been translated into many languages and serves as an important source of information on ancient Greek culture and mythology.
In the Iliad it is the tenth year of the Trojan War. The Greek allies have laid siege to the city of Troy, but the leaders of...
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Obras completas de Homero
ÍNDICE:
[Biografía Homero]
[Biografía de Luis Segalá]
[LA ILÍADA]
[ODISEA]
[HIMNOS]
[EPIGRAMAS]
I: A LOS NEOTIQUENSES
II: ESTANDO PARA REGRESAR A CIME
III: A MIDAS
IV: A LOS CIMEOS
V: AL TESTÓRIDA
VI: A POSIDÓΝ
VII: A LA CIUDAD DE ERITREA
VIII: A LOS MARINEROS
IX: A LOS MISMOS
X: A UN PINO
XI: A GLAUCO, EL CABRERO
XII: A UNA SACERDOTISA DE SAMOS
A LA CASA DE LOS COFRATRICIOS
XIV: EL HORNO O EL VASO DE ARCILLA
XV:...
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"The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses.
These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through...
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This collection includes both of the greatest Greek stories ever told and numbers amongst the most important works of Western literature. "The Illiad" is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history. "The Odyssey" follows the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca and his voyage back home following the cessation of the Trojan War. Translated into...
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The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So, journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey:...
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Obras fundadoras da literatura ocidental, "Ilíada" e "Odisseia" são muito mais do que poemas épicos que narram a história da guerra de Troia ou do retorno de Ulisses a sua terra natal. Elas são a origem de um enorme repertório mítico que, avançando nos séculos, desempenha até os dias de hoje um importante papel no imaginário e na cultura do ocidente.
A "Ilíada" parece consistir, pelo título, apenas de um breve incidente ocorrido no cerco...
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Stephen Scully is associate professor of classical studies at Boston University.
George Chapman's translations of Homer--immortalized by Keats's sonnet-- are the most famous in the English language. Swinburne praised their "romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur," their "freshness, strength, and inextinguishable fire." And the great critic George Saintsbury wrote, "For more than two centuries they were the resort of all who, unable to read Greek,...
20) La Ilíada: Troya
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La Ilíada-o, es lo mismo, el poema de Ilión (Troya)-es considerada el pilar de la épica grecolatina y, por ende, de la literatura occidental. Narra un episodio de la guerra que durante diez años sostuvieron las tropas expedicionarias de los aqueos procedentes de diversos puntos de Grecia, contra la ciudad de Troya de la que el poeta se fija en unos días cruciales del décimo año de lucha. Tanto la Ilíada como la Odisea fueron consideradas por...
