Homer Homer

Broschiertes Buch

The Odyssey

Beschreibung

The odyssey traces a long journey marked by isolation, memory, and the persistence of return. It reflects on the consequences of longing and survival through shifting landscapes that blend myth and reality. The narrative builds a sense of inner and outer conflict, showing how ambition and pride collide with nature s indifference. As each trial emerges, the focus remains not on glory but on endurance and reckoning. The sea, far from offering liberation, becomes a vast space of punishment, where each voyage extracts a cost. The land is remembered less for comfort and more as a symbol of what is lost or distorted by time and distance. Personal identity becomes fluid, reshaped by displacement and the inability to reclaim what was once familiar. The journey is haunted by what was left behind and what can never be restored. Even triumph feels hollow when weighed against years of absence and grief. The odyssey reveals the fragility of hope when tested by unpredictable forces, and how every act of movement holds the potential to unravel. The return is not about restoration but about facing the depth of what has changed.

Autor

Homer, believed to have lived during the 8th century BCE, is traditionally regarded as the creator of two of the most significant works in ancient Greek literature, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Though many aspects of his life remain uncertain, Homer s name has become synonymous with the epic storytelling tradition of Greece. His birth is commonly attributed to Ionia, a coastal region in Asia Minor, and it is believed that he may have traveled extensively as a bard, reciting poetry that preserved collective memory through oral tradition. His parents are named in some ancient accounts as Meonas and Krithiida. Homer s works reflect deep knowledge of Greek customs, warfare, and mythology, and they have had a lasting impact on the development of Western literature. While modern scholars debate whether he was a single historical figure or a representation of a group of poets, his influence remains profound. The language used in his epics, known as Homeric Greek, blends different dialects and styles, pointing to a rich and complex oral culture. His death is said to have occurred on the island of Ios. Homer s legacy lies not just in the texts themselves but in the enduring narrative forms and cultural values they inspired.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 377g
• ISBN-13: 9789371138888
• ISBN-10: 9371138882
• Artikelnr.: 74824988