TY - BOOK AU - Homer TI - The Iliad & The odyssey SN - 978-1-60710-212-0 AV - PA 4025 H66 2011 U1 - 883/.01 22 PY - 2011/// CY - San Diego PB - Canterbury Classics KW - Achilles KW - Odysseus, KW - EPIC POETRY, GREEK KW - TRANSLATION INTO ENGLISH KW - TROJAN WAR KW - POETRY N1 - Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; The Iliad; Contents; Preface; Major Characters of the Iliad; The Iliad; The Odyssey; Contents; Preface; Major Characters of the Odyssey; The Odyssey N2 - The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature--yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus's perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors, the events and characters of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us. Their influence can be seen far and wide, from James Joyce's Ulysses to the movie sensation Troy, starring Brad Pitt. Whether you've read Homer's original stories or you've only enjoyed their modern-day descendants, you'll love this Canter ER -