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The Odyssey by Homer (Book Analysis)

The Odyssey by Homer (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280627957624EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the Odyssey by Homer. It provides a thorough exploration of the poem’s plot, characters and main themes, including war and mythology. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 23-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Homer Presentation of the Odyssey Summary of the Odyssey Character study Odysseus Minerva Penelope Analysis of the Odyssey Writing an oral epic poem The conditions of recital The Odyssey’s themes About the Odyssey The Odyssey was written some time in the 8th century. It is a Greek epic poem which relates the return of Odysseus from the Trojan War. The work is divided into three sections: the gathering of the gods, Odysseus' adventures in the ten years between leaving Troy and arriving in Ithaca, and finally his return and revenge. The Odyssey, together with the Iliad, is one of the most famous pieces of classical Greek literature, if not one of the most well-known works of all time. It comes after Homer's the Iliad, and can therefore be considered to be something of a sequel. About Homer Nobody knows very much about Homer, the great Greek poet who is supposed to have lived sometime during the 8th century BC. In fact, many experts have actually questioned whether or not he existed at all, arguing that it is perfectly possible that 'Homer' was actually a group of writers who composed the Iliad and the the Odyssey. What is more, there is no record of anyone with name Homer in the period when the man is supposed to have lived. The question is further complicated by the fact that the writer is now shrouded in myth and legend. There are merits to both sides of the argument, and so it is possible that we will never learn the truth about this mysterious, extremely famous Greek writer.  This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the Odyssey by Homer. It provides a thorough exploration of the poem’s plot, characters and main themes, including war and mythology. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 23-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Homer Presentation of the Odyssey Summary of the Odyssey Character study Odysseus Minerva Penelope Analysis of the Odyssey Writing an oral epic poem The conditions of recital The Odyssey’s themes About the Odyssey The Odyssey was written some time in the 8th century. It is a Greek epic poem which relates the return of Odysseus from the Trojan War. The work is divided into three sections: the gathering of the gods, Odysseus' adventures in the ten years between leaving Troy and arriving in Ithaca, and finally his return and revenge. The Odyssey, together with the Iliad, is one of the most famous pieces of classical Greek literature, if not one of the most well-known works of all time. It comes after Homer's the Iliad, and can therefore be considered to be something of a sequel. About Homer Nobody knows very much about Homer, the great Greek poet who is supposed to have lived sometime during the 8th century BC. In fact, many experts have actually questioned whether or not he existed at all, arguing that it is perfectly possible that 'Homer' was actually a group of writers who composed the Iliad and the the Odyssey. What is more, there is no record of anyone with name Homer in the period when the man is supposed to have lived. The question is further complicated by the fact that the writer is now shrouded in myth and legend. There are merits to both sides of the argument, and so it is possible that we will never learn the truth about this mysterious, extremely famous Greek writer.  application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the Odyssey by Homer. It provides a thorough exploration of the poem’s plot, characters and main themes, including war and mythology. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 23-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Homer Presentation...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the Odyssey by Homer. It provides a thorough exploration of the poem’s plot, characters and main themes, including war and mythology. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 23-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Homer
  • Presentation of the Odyssey
  • Summary of the Odyssey
  • Character study
    • Odysseus
    • Minerva
    • Penelope
  • Analysis of the Odyssey
    • Writing an oral epic poem
    • The conditions of recital
    • The Odyssey’s themes

About the Odyssey

The Odyssey was written some time in the 8th century. It is a Greek epic poem which relates the return of Odysseus from the Trojan War. The work is divided into three sections: the gathering of the gods, Odysseus’ adventures in the ten years between leaving Troy and arriving in Ithaca, and finally his return and revenge.

The Odyssey, together with the Iliad, is one of the most famous pieces of classical Greek literature, if not one of the most well-known works of all time. It comes after Homer’s the Iliad, and can therefore be considered to be something of a sequel.

About Homer

Nobody knows very much about Homer, the great Greek poet who is supposed to have lived sometime during the 8th century BC. In fact, many experts have actually questioned whether or not he existed at all, arguing that it is perfectly possible that ‘Homer’ was actually a group of writers who composed the Iliad and the the Odyssey. What is more, there is no record of anyone with name Homer in the period when the man is supposed to have lived. The question is further complicated by the fact that the writer is now shrouded in myth and legend.

There are merits to both sides of the argument, and so it is possible that we will never learn the truth about this mysterious, extremely famous Greek writer.

 

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