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The Odyssey (/ ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest surviving works of literature and remains popular with modern audiences. Like the Iliad, the Odyssey is divided into 24 books.
Chapman published Seauen Books of the Iliades in 1598, which translated books 1, 2, and 7–11 of the Iliad. These are generally regarded by scholars as being a significant influence on William Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida (1602). [10] Books 1–12 were published for the first time in 1609, with the other books following in a 1611 edition ...
Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is an adaptation of various Greek myths, most notably the Odyssey, as told from the perspective of the witch Circe. The novel explores Circe's origin story and narrates Circe's encounters with mythological figures such as Hermes , the Minotaur , Jason , and Medea and ultimately, her romance with Odysseus and ...
3001: The Final Odyssey is a 1997 science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. It is the fourth and final book in Clarke's Space Odyssey series. Plot summary
The Complete Guide to Adventures in Odyssey by Phil Lollar : ISBN 1-56179-466-X; Adventures in Odyssey: The Official Guide by Nathan Hoobler : ISBN 1-58997-475-1; Adventures in Odyssey: The Official Guide-25th Birthday Edition by Nathan Hoobler : ISBN 1-58997-719-X
Odyssey is a 2006 science fiction novel by American writer Jack McDevitt. It is set in the 23rd century and "explores the immorality of big business and the short-sightedness of the American government in minimizing support for space travel." [citation needed] Odyssey was nominated for a 2007 Nebula Award.
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The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel is an epic poem by Greek poet and philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis, based on Homer's Odyssey. [1] It is divided into twenty-four rhapsodies as is the original Odyssey and consists of 33,333 17-syllable verses. Kazantzakis began working on it in 1924 after he returned to Crete from Germany. Before finally publishing the ...