The Essential Homer by Homer, Stanley Lombardo, Sheila Murnaghan

The Essential Homer

Homer, Stanley Lombardo, Sheila Murnaghan

536 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

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Description

Selections from both Iliad and Odyssey, made with an eye for those episodes that figure most prominently in the study of mythology.

Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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