中文简介:
古老的奥德修斯漂流故事,礼品版。
这首荷马史诗据说写于公元前八世纪和九世纪之间,至今仍然是年轻人和老年人的理想读物。
《奥德赛》讲述了希腊英雄奥德修斯在参加完特洛伊战争后的十年返乡路。一路上他遇到的挑战,包括自然和超自然的挑战,不断地考验着他的性格和耐力。与独眼巨人、美杜莎和塞壬的冲突只是他必须克服的几个障碍,他必须再次见到他的妻儿。
这本设计精美、配有护套的精装版内容完整无删节,由文学和写作教授安德鲁·林恩(Andrew Lynn)作序,并附有原始故事的摘要、描述其主要人物的主调以及对荷马生平的总结。
Chartwell Classics系列丛书是每个古典文学爱好者书架上的理想书目,包括文学史上一些重要作家的精美作品和作品集。
英文简介:
A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.
This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.
The Odysseyfollows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.
Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition features an introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn, a summary of the original tale, a key describing its major characters, and a summary of what we know of Homer's life.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history.