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.
A Study Guide for Homer's Odyssey
The works of Homer were considered by the Ancient Greeks to be the cornerstone of their culture and Homer's poetry remains an important foundation for modern literature.
The Odyssey of Homer
Offering the first full-length commentary on Odyssey I in English since the 1980s, this new edition with facing translation aims to offer students an accessible yet authoritative introduction to the history and style of Homeric epic ...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations.
The Odyssey is one of the most powerful stories in Western literature. With this new guide, you will have an even greater understanding of the book.
Moreover, the text established a unified identity for the Greeks and provided literary inspiration throughout the Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine periods, as well as the European Renaissance.
Moreover, the text established a unified identity for the Greeks and provided literary inspiration throughout the Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine periods, as well as the European Renaissance.
Homeric epics, such as The Odyssey, are considered to have been the greatest influence on ancient Greek culture and education, proving the impact of these incredible works on such an influential era.
The Homer's "The Odyssey "MAXnotes is also an invaluable resource for English teachers who are teaching the original work and need a refresher. Each MAXnotes includes topics for term papers with sample outlines.