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406 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780806144122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Publication date: 14 January 2014
Description
One of the two major ancient Greek epics, Homer's Odyssey, has been a classic of Western Literature for centuries. This new translation into spare, elegant blank verse is certain to attract the same praise and admiration as Herbert Jordan's transl...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,404 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
reflective 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, War, BloodMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Slavery
406 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780806144122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Publication date: 14 January 2014
Description
One of the two major ancient Greek epics, Homer's Odyssey, has been a classic of Western Literature for centuries. This new translation into spare, elegant blank verse is certain to attract the same praise and admiration as Herbert Jordan's transl...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,404 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
reflective 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, War, BloodMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Slavery