Homeri Carmina et Cycli Epici Reliquiæ. Pars Secunda: Odyssea by Homer

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Author Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
Editor Firmin-Didot, Ambroise, 1790-1876
Title Homeri Carmina et Cycli Epici Reliquiæ. Pars Secunda: Odyssea
Note Reading ease score: 30.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey
Credits Produced by Carolus Raeticus
Summary "Homeri Carmina et Cycli Epici Reliquiæ. Pars Secunda: Odyssea" by Homer is a classical epic poem, likely written in ancient Greece during a time period spanning from the 8th to 6th century BC. This renowned work continues the saga of the protagonist Ulysses (Odysseus), chronicling his adventures as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War, amidst numerous trials and divine interventions. The narrative is rich with themes of heroism, loyalty, and the personal growth of its characters, notably focusing on Ulysses and his son Telemachus. The opening of the poem introduces the dramatic thrust of the narrative, beginning with the gods convening to discuss the fate of Ulysses, who has been trapped on the nymph Calypso's island for seven long years. Pallas Athena, compassionate toward Ulysses, decides to intervene to help him return home, appearing to Telemachus in disguise and urging him to seek news of his father. Meanwhile, the suitors of Penelope, Ulysses' wife, misbehave in Ulysses' palace, causing distress for Telemachus, who longs for his father's strength and presence. As the story unfolds, Telemachus is inspired to embark on a journey in search of Ulysses, setting the stage for the ensuing adventures in the epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Latin
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Latin
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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