Homer's Iliad and Odyssey: The Essential Books

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey combines into one volume the most important passages from the Iliad and the Odyssey into one handy volume. Accessible, poetic, and accurate, Barry Powell's translations are an excellent fit for today's students. With swift, transparent language that rings both ancient and modern, Powell exposes students to all of the rage, pleasure, pathos, cunning, and humor that are Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Both thetranslations and the introductions are informed by the best recent scholarship.