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  1. Há 5 dias · Odyssey, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War.

  2. Há 3 dias · LibriVox recording of The Odyssey by Homer. (Translated by Samuel Butler.) Read in English by Peter Dann. Homer's "The Odyssey" forms the template of practically every adventure story that has been told in the West since it was composed nearly three thousand years ago: a bold and ingenious hero (in this case Ulysses, one of the principal warriors who fought at Troy) undertakes a long and ...

  3. Há 4 dias · The Poems “The Song of Roland,” “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” and “The Odyssey”. The emphasis on bravery and dignity in Roland represents a stark contrast to the characters of Odysseus and Gilgamesh. Therefore, Roland as a character is vital in the evolution of heroic characters in epic narratives.

  4. Há 2 dias · The Odyssey of Homer Done into English Verse. Creator. William Morris, translator. Homer. Date. 1887. Publisher. London: Reeves & Turner. Subject. Greece. Mythology. Coverage. Greece. Extent. pp. 231-246. Type. translation. Greek epic poem. Format. printed book.

  5. Há 4 dias · Homers “The Odyssey,” composed in the 8th century BCE, narrates the adventurous journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. This epic poem explores themes of heroism, cunning, and the struggle against fate.

  6. Há 5 dias · Key Points. • The Odyssey is the heros story of travel, adventure and coming home – a myth of myths. • Two central questions are: what does it mean to have a home? If you’re not at home, who are you? • The Odyssey still offers a potent way of thinking about the world today. The myth of myths. Image by delcarmat.

  7. Há 5 dias · The Canterbury Tales, frame story by Geoffrey Chaucer, written in Middle English in 1387–1400. The framing device for the collection of stories is a pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, Kent.