The Odyssey of Homer: Volume 2
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Authors
Homer
Issue Date
1725
Type
Book
Language
en
Keywords
Rare books, Odyssey of Homer, Homer's Odyssey, The Odyssey, Homer
Alternative Title
Homer's Odyssey
Abstract
This book is the 2nd of five volumes of Homer's Odyssey. It is a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still read by contemporary audiences. Divided into 24 books, it follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War.
Description
Translated by Alexander Pope, with the assistance of William Broome and Elijah Fenton. Volume 2 bears subtitle: Translated from the Greek. Each volume contains paper with varying watermark shields and slight foxing. Includes: "A general view of the epic poem, and of the Iliad and Odyssey. Extracted from Bossu." "Postscript by Mr. Pope"
Citation
Publisher
London : Printed for Bernard Lintot