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164) The Odyssey of Homer
Series
Pub. Date
c1999.
Language
English
Description
In the sequel to her course, "Iliad," Dr. Vandiver explores the story of Odysseus, "the man of many twists and turns." Odysseus returns home from the Trojan War by the most winding and adventurous route imaginable, battling gods and monsters and even visiting Hades in his quest to get to Ithaca and set his lands and life in order.
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
First Free Press paperback edition.
Language
English
Description
Gilgamesh is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, and although previously there have been competent scholarly translations of it, until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right. Acclaimed translator Stephen Mitchell's lithe, muscular rendering allows us to enter an ancient masterpiece as if for the first time, to see how startlingly beautiful, intelligent, and alive it is. His insightful...
169) Beowulf
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage.
170) Beowulf
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Written one thousand years ago, Beowulf is the oldest surviving work in Old English, and the first of its kind to make the transition from the oral tradition to written form. Filled with vivid battle scenes, it is named for a young warrior in fifth-century Scandinavia who achieves glory by fighting and killing various monsters and governing his land wisely for 50 years.
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
The Iliad can justly be called the world's greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, Kid Beowulf follows the adventures of young twin brothers, Beowulf and Grendel. In this installment, the brothers have been banished from their homeland and seek refuge with their Uncle Holger in far-off France. But by the time they arrive, the kingdom is in shambles: King Charlemagne is ailing; his knights have been exiled; and France's hero, Roland, is lacking motivation. It's up to Beowulf and Grendel to unite...
173) Eaters of the dead
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
As representative of the ruler of Bagdad, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan accompanies a party of Viking warrriors to the barbaric north, where he witnesses wanton sexuality and cold-blooded human sacrifices.
Author
Series
Kid Beowulf volume 1
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, Kid Beowulf follows the journey of 12-year-old twin brothers, Beowulf and Grendel, as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein.
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