Study Guide to The Odyssey by Homer

Study Guide to The Odyssey by Homer
ISBN-10
1645422291
ISBN-13
9781645422297
Category
Study Aids
Pages
170
Language
English
Published
2020-09-12
Publisher
Influence Publishers
Author
Intelligent Education

Description

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Homer’s The Odyssey, possibly the most famous epic poems in history. As an epic poem of ancient Greece, it is the second oldest surviving work in Western literature. Moreover, this work has achieved a title as a Western classic. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Homer’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

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