num_pages: 112
description: This handy guide to The Odyssey introduces students to a text which has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3,000 years. Providing a summary of the poem and examining its structure, Jasper Griffin clearly outlines the unity, values and techniques of the poem, as well as the reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition to a helpful guide to further reading. First Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32804-7 First Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31043-1
language: English
title: A Student Guide for Homer: The Odyssey
titlecomplete: A Student Guide for Homer: The Odyssey
genres: Nonfiction, Criticism
ratings_count: 35
series: Landmarks of World Literature (New)
publisher: Cambridge University Press