The Odyssey: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
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The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan A Penguin Classic Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. "Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy." So begins Robert Fagles' magnificent translation of the Odyssey , which Jasper Griffin in the New York Times Book Review hails as "a distinguished achievement." If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of an everyman's journey through life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. In the myths and legends retold here, Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom, and given us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox's superb introduction and textual commentary provide insightful background information for the general reader and scholar alike, intensifying the strength of Fagles's translation. This is an Odyssey to delight both the classicist and the general reader, to captivate a new generation of Homer's students. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Review: Authentic. The edge is supposed to look like that. - Well worth the money, must have paperback. Review: Great for collection - Great deluxe edition if you love the cover and translation. But for any other reason do not buy this edition. Eventhough it is penguin deluxe, they are just paperbacks at the end of the day and the price is quite steep. The pages are a bit thin but other than that perfect edition of Odyssey.
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,632 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #288 in Poetry (Books) #305 in Myths, Legends & Sagas #332 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,157 Reviews |
Y**S
Authentic. The edge is supposed to look like that.
Well worth the money, must have paperback.
A**N
Great for collection
Great deluxe edition if you love the cover and translation. But for any other reason do not buy this edition. Eventhough it is penguin deluxe, they are just paperbacks at the end of the day and the price is quite steep. The pages are a bit thin but other than that perfect edition of Odyssey.
A**A
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Absolutely delighted. These Deluxe Editions are one of a kind.
O**A
Excellent condition & Great translation
I got the book in excellent condition and on time. This edition of the book has deckled edges (cut in an uneven manner), which should be informed to readers. I almost thought it's damaged or pirated. Otherwise a great book. This particular translation by Robert Fagles is the best one so far. If you are new to the works of Homer, start with this translation. All in all, great one. Go for it!
A**R
Good print, very good paper quality
This review is for “The Odyssey” of Homer ISBN 9780140268867 Printed in the United States of America. Penguin classics deluxe edition with deckle edge. Deckle edge means that the edge of the book is intentionally cut zigzag to resemble older printing methods. Paper colour: Yellowish white, Font size: OK. Regular penguin font size. Paper quality: Very good. Contains notes at the end with a pronouncing glossary. A modest amount of genealogy is provided just before notes. The version I received has the scarlet band in the middle of the front cover slightly glossy, which was liked by me a lot. This is a major translation of the poem written by Homer. Like the original, this translation is also a poem (I must say that in the beginning lest those who do not have guts to read poetry may regret their purchase). It is the second part of Homer’s epic, in which the first part is The Iliad.
K**N
Amazing Quality
Good Book
A**R
Awesome edition
I’m totally at a loss of words for this beauty! This seller: Rk & company (Not Amazon Fulfilled) had quoted the price at ₹469 + ₹54 delivery charges, and initially I was a bit skeptical about it. But this turned out to be my best purchase of all times; Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition at such a low cost is definitely worth it! This edition has an amazing feel due to its French Flaps and Deckle Edges, giving it a classy look. The translation is by Robert Fagles, considered the best of all.
A**.
Rapidité, qualité
Le produit est arrivé plus vite que ce qui m'avait été annoncé ! Quelle rapidité ! Emballage très sécurisé, produit de qualité. J'avais essayé de commander ce produit dans différentes librairies parisiennes spécialisées, mais toutes m'ont répondu qui'l fallait attendre un délai minimum de trois semaines ! Amazon me l'a envoyé en moins de quatre jours ! Et pour le même prix.
M**L
Good quality book. Nice paper edges
Good quality. All these people complaining about the paper edges throughout books like this.. It’s meant to be like that and gives a really nice effect.
L**Z
Buyers beware
Printing error, we received a copy from a bad batch with ribbed pages. Rest of the quality was good but this was unfortunate and i hope Amazon removes the bad books from the batch. Buyers beware!
K**R
BAD PAGES
I GOT THE BOOK COMPLET AND ON TIME BUT SEEMS THE EDGES WERE CUT IN A BAD WAY AND IT LOOKS BAD
M**D
A fantastic book.
Look fantastic. Can’t wait to read it. Look, the pages isn’t broken or error in cutting whatever. It is intend to be like that. Look ancient. A history. It’s an art. You guys din’t realise that?
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