The Essential Odyssey by Homer, Stanley Lombardo, Sheila Murnaghan

The Essential Odyssey

Homer, Stanley Lombardo, Sheila Murnaghan

288 pages first pub -700 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

This generous abridgment of Stanley Lombardo's translation of the Odyssey offers more than half of the epic, including all of its best-known episodes and finest poetry, while providing concise summaries for omitted books and passages. Sheila Murna...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.87

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