W. W. Norton & Company The Odyssey
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🏆Top #20 in Epic Poetry bestseller
📏Exact line count matches Greek original
📜Deckle-edged special edition pages
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Description
📚 Unlock the epic like never before—where ancient meets modern mastery!
- MODERN ACCESSIBILITY - Avoids archaic language and euphemisms, making this classic epic approachable and compelling for today’s readers.
- AWARD WINNING BESTSELLER - Ranked #19 in Epic Poetry with over 4,400 glowing reviews—join the community rediscovering this cornerstone of Western literature.
- EPIC AUTHENTICITY REIMAGINED - Emily Wilson’s first-ever female translation preserves Homer’s original line count with a fresh, fast-paced iambic pentameter.
- CULTURAL INSIGHT SCHOLARSHIP - Includes a rich introduction unpacking Ancient Greek culture, translation politics, and Homer’s timeless themes.
- COLLECTORS EDITION AESTHETIC - Deckle-edged pages and thick, ample margins create a tactile, luxurious reading experience that stands out on your shelf.
W. W. Norton & Company’s edition of The Odyssey features Emily Wilson’s groundbreaking translation—the first by a woman—faithfully matching Homer’s original line count with a vibrant, accessible style. This special edition boasts deckle-edged pages and a striking Minoan fresco cover, making it a must-have for literary connoisseurs and modern readers alike. Highly rated and a bestseller in epic poetry, it offers both scholarly depth and a fresh narrative voice.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,271 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Epic Poetry #5 in Ancient & Medieval Literature #256 in Higher & Continuing Education Textbooks |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,513) |
| Dimensions | 23.62 x 15.24 x 3.3 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 0393089053 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393089059 |
| Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 592 pages |
| Publication date | 1 December 2017 |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
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