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Metrische vertaling van het Oud-Griekse epos over de wrok van Achilles, de grootste Griekse held, tegen Agamemnon, die zijn geliefde slavin heeft afgenomen.

In lijn met het thema "Het monster, aan de grenzen van het menselijke" van het nieuwe programma voor de zesde klas, presenteert deze editie van de epiek van Homerus de reis van Odysseus. Na de oorlog van Troje dwaalt Odysseus tien jaar rond langs de kusten van de Middellandse Zee en moet hij vele beproevingen doorstaan voordat hij zijn koninkrijk Ithaka kan terugkeren. Deze verzameling bevat 16 van de meest beroemde episodes van deze fantastische reis. Daarnaast zijn er fragmenten van het scenario en foto's van de film Odysseus van Mario Camerini (1954), wat de mogelijkheid biedt om te bestuderen hoe de epiek op het scherm is overgebracht. De pedagogische aanvullingen omvatten voorstellen voor workshops in de klas, activiteiten "Speciaal cinema", een leesgids met belangrijke punten en een parcours in 8 stappen, een themagroep over "De monsters: onvoorstelbare wezens" en een documentair onderzoek naar de zeilomstandigheden in de oudheid.

Het eerste grote avonturenverhaal in de westerse canon, dit gedicht verkent thema's van geweld, de nasleep van oorlog, rijkdom, macht, huwelijk, familie en de verlangen naar huis. Dit frisse, gezaghebbende vertaling revitaliseert het verhaal van schipbreuken, monsters en magie. Geschreven in jambische pentameter en een hedendaagse stijl, weerspiegelt het het aantal regels in het Griekse origineel, en vangt het de levendige snelheid en muzikale kwaliteit van Homerus. De vertaling benadrukt de schoonheid en betovering van het oude gedicht terwijl het de spanning en drama behoudt. Onvergetelijke personages zijn onder andere de sluwe godin Athena, die de held begeleidt; Telemachus, de onhandige tienerzoon die naar volwassenheid streeft en de terugkeer van zijn vader verlangt; en Penelope, de slimme vrouw die haar vrijers afweert tijdens de afwezigheid van haar man. De held zelf komt naar voren als een complexer figuur, met vele vermommingen en stemmingen. Een fascinerende inleiding biedt inzichten in de context van het Bronstijd, de belangrijkste thema's van het gedicht, controverses rond de oorsprong ervan en de diepgaande invloed ervan.

Met lit. opg., reg. - 1e dr. geb.: 1991. - Metrische vertaling van het Oudgriekse epos.

Vrije prozavertaling van het klassieke epos over de omzwervingen van de zwaarbeproefde Griekse held.

De muis Geronimo Stilton vertelt de wonderbaarlijke avonturen van de Griekse held Odysseus. Met informatie over 'de wereld van Odysseus', strip en stripachtige kleurentekeningen. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, "the best of the Achaeans," over a grave insult to his personal honor and relates its tragic result: a chain of consequences that prove devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and for Achilles himself. The poet gives us compelling characterizations of his protagonists as well as a remarkable study of the heroic code in antiquity.The works attributed to Homer include the two oldest and greatest European epic poems, the Odyssey and the Iliad. These have been published in the Loeb Classical Library for three quarters of a century, the Greek text facing a faithful and literate prose translation by A. T. Murray. William F. Wyatt now brings the Loeb's Iliad up to date, with a rendering that retains Murray's admirable style but is written for today's readers.The Loeb Classical Library is the only existing series of books which, through original text and English translation, gives access to all that is important in Greek and Latin literature. A complete list of titles is available from Harvard University Press.

Near the end of the ten year long Trojan war, detailing the destructive quarrel between Paris warrior-hero Achilles and King Agamemnon ...

For anyone who has completed studies in elementary Greek, this edition provides the assistance necessary to read, understand, and appreciate the first book of the Iliad in its original language. Structured to maximize reading ease, P.A. Draper's volume stands out among introductions to the Greek Iliad.

This is a collection of extracts on war and adventure taken from the Illiad and the Odyssey.

Shakespeare everyone can understand—now in new DELUXE editions! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare’s world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about King Lear . The expanded content includes :  Five Key Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? Plot What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? Study Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning. 

Robert Graves's dynamic retelling of Homer's powerful epic poem This edition of Homer 's Iliad , retold with authority and grace by the incomparable Robert Graves, takes a revered classic back to its roots as popular entertainment. War is raging between the Greeks and the Trojans. Achilles, the great warrior champion of the Greek army, is angrily sulking in his tent and refusing to fight, after an argument with his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan warrior Hector kills Achilles' beloved friend Patroclus, Achilles plunges back into battle to seek his bloody revenge-even though it will bring about his own doom. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

After fighting in the Trojan war, Odysseus starts for home, only to go from one adventure to another

The epics of the Trojan War and Ulysses' extraordinary journey are retold in prose

This poem mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus (or Ulysses, as he was known in Roman myths) and his long journey home following the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War.[2] In his absence, it is assumed he has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, called Proci, competing for Penelope's hand in marriage.

This retelling of Homer's "Odyssey" offers a concise and accessible version of the ancient epic, making it suitable for readers of all ages. By capturing the essence of the original poem, the narrative preserves its foundational themes and characters while simplifying the language and structure, allowing a broader audience to engage with this classic work of Greek literature.

Homer's Odyssey is a founding tale of Western civilization: an epic story of one man's struggle to return home from the Trojan war. It became the first Penguin Classic when E.V. Rieu's translation was published in 1946. In this extract, Odysseus describes some of the horrors and wonders of his journey, including imprisonment by the fearsome Cyclops and his travels to the land of the dead.

An active approach to Shakespeare in the classroom.

The Iliad tells the story of Greek warrior Achilles' great anger and the tragic death of Hector during the Trojan War, encapsulating the brutality of war. Its epic sweep has gripped generations of readers, and this new translation is elegant and accurate, respecting the original line numbers, and accompanied by authoritative editorial matter.

Takes us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. This title features stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line- by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line- by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1857.

This edition provides a detailed history of the play in production, both on stage and on screen.

The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But how can they get inside the heavily defended city? The Greek commander, Odysseus, comes up with an extraordinary solution - but will his daring plan really work?

Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in new DELUXE editions! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare's world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about Tempest. The expanded content includes: Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare's main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play's main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.

George Chapman's translations of Homer are among the most famous in the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet "On First Looking into Chapman's Homer." Swinburne praised the translations for their "romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur," their "freshness, strength, and inextinguishable fire." The great critic George Saintsbury (1845-1933) wrote: "For more than two centuries they were the resort of all who, unable to read Greek, wished to know what Greek was. Chapman is far nearer Homer than any modern translator in any modern language." This volume presents the original text of Chapman's translation of the Odyssey (1614-15), making only a small number of modifications to punctuation and wording where they might confuse the modern reader. The editor, Allardyce Nicoll, provides an introduction, textual notes, a glossary, and a commentary. Garry Wills's preface to the Odyssey explores how Chapman's less strained meter lets him achieve more delicate poetic effects as compared to the Iliad. Wills also examines Chapman's "fine touch" in translating "the warm and human sense of comedy" in the Odyssey. Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-browed Homer ruled as his demesne; Yet did I never breathe its pure serene Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold. --John Keats

Homer's epic tells of the adventures of Odysseus, the mythological King of Ithaca and leader of the Trojan war, recounting the hero's wanderings and his eventual regaining of his kingdom.

In the plain outside Troy, Agamemnon demands a fortress. With only a few trees and unlimited sand, the Greeks dig an inverted palace into the earth. After ten years, Odysseus returns to Ithaca, discovering his wife Penelope has betrayed him and married; each return reveals a different reality—his family ages and dies, he finds an empty, ruined house, and ultimately, he sets sail again out of boredom, only to return to find Penelope dead. Comprising forty-four retellings of passages from Homer's *Odyssey*, this work serves as a fictional apocrypha, radically reimagining Classical legend. The author takes Homer's linear narrative and disrupts it, presenting fragments of alternative and contradictory versions of familiar tales—the Trojan Horse, the Cyclops, Circe, and the Sirens—reassembling them into new forms. These inverted stories act as glosses, mirrors, and mazes that delve into Odysseus's journey, offering fresh insights into its ambition, sadness, and futility. Echoing Borges and Calvino's *Invisible Cities*, this elegant, allusive, and provocative exploration is destined to become a modern classic.

This book is part of the Reading Greek course. It is modeled on the already published A World of Heroes (CUP, 1979) and The Intellectual Revolution (CUP, 1980) and provides an unabridged text of Books 21 and 22 of Homer's Odyssey. The Greek text is faced with a running vocabulary and notes, and followed by a learning vocabulary, and the book is illustrated throughout. It can be used by anyone who has completed Reading Greek or is at an intermediate or advanced stage of ancient Greek.

A complete re-telling of the famous poem of Homer in prose. Tells of the wanderings and adventures of Odysseus - a Greek hero.

Retells the events of the war between Greece and the city of Troy, focusing on Achilles' quarrel with Agamemnon.

A glorious boxed set featuring Robert Fagles's award-winning translations of the three great epics of Western literature ONE OF THE PREEMINENT translators of our time, Robert Fagles's interpretations of these epic poems give new life to three seminal works in the Western canon. The Penguin Classic Deluxe Editions of The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid are collected here for the first time in a specially designed gift box. Each volume contains a superb introduction by renowned classicist Bernard Knox.

Podľa životopisu, ktorý je pripisovaný Hérodotovi, sa Homéros narodil v Smyrne. Jeho matka Krétheis ho pomenovala Melésigenés, pretože sa narodil pri rieke Melés. Po vyrastení sa stal učiteľom a neskôr sa vydal na plavby do cudziny. Po chorobe na očnú chorobu sa liečil na Ithake, kde sa oboznámil s príbehmi o Odysseovi. Po vyliečení sa opäť plavil, no po príchode do Kolofónu oslepol. Odvtedy sa venoval iba skladaniu básní, ktoré prednášal na oslavách. Možno práve jeho nešťastie a pobyt na Ithake viedli k vytvoreniu jedného z jeho výnimočných diel, eposu Odysseia. V ňom rozpráva o strastiach Odyssea počas jeho návratu z trójskej vojny. Jeho syn Télemachos a manželka Pénelopé čakajú na jeho návrat, no ich život komplikuje množstvo ženíškov, ktorí sa uchádzajú o Pénelopu. Télemachos sa rozhodne odísť a zistiť niečo o otcovi, pričom ho podporuje Athéna. Odysseus sa snaží vrátiť domov k Pénelope a Télemachovi, no musí prekonať množstvo prekážok, než sa dostane na Ithaku. Kniha obsahuje štúdiu Miloslava Okála, ktorá sa zaoberá problémami homérskych básní a ich ohlasmi, a prvú časť štúdie Ivana Janeka, ktorá skúma otázky Homérových eposov a obdobie po trójskej vojne.

L'Iliade di Omero racconta la guerra di Troia, che infuria da nove anni. Greci e Troiani si affrontano in un conflitto sanguinoso, senza che nessuna delle due parti possa vantare una vittoria definitiva. Nonostante il prolungarsi della guerra, il combattimento continua e il numero dei morti aumenta. Un armistizio è stato proclamato, ma i Greci continuano a morire, colpiti da una misteriosa malattia - una pestilenza per la quale non esiste cura. Questo è un chiaro segno dell'ira di Apollo. Ma cosa ha scatenato la collera del figlio di Giove? L'opera immortale e grandiosa di Omero ha attraversato i millenni, riportando in vita gli eroi dell'antichità e le loro gesta. La narrazione si snoda tra temi di onore, vendetta e destino, offrendo una profonda riflessione sulla condizione umana e le sue sfide.

Die Erzählungen des Odysseus bilden innerhalb der 'Odyssee' eine eigenständige Gattung von abgeschlossenen Geschichten. Es geht um unglaubliche Abenteuer mit fremdartigen Menschen und Zauberwesen, um eine unerfüllbare Liebe, um einäugige Riesen und manches mehr – von Michael Schroeder in Prosa neu übertragen. Durch alle Jahrhunderte blieben sie ungemein populär. Im Nachwort wird dem Ursprung dieser Geschichten nachgespürt und die Irrfahrt des Odysseus als Bild der Lebensreise eines jeden Menschen schlechthin beleuchtet.

HOMERE

Book by HOMERE

Ни одно из многочисленных литературных произведений древности не оказало такого сильного влияния на дальнейшее развитие мировой культуры, как бессмертные поэмы Гомера "Илиада" и "Одиссея". Минули века, однако притягательная сила поэм легендарного эпического поэта Древней Греции неумолима. Привлекательность гомерических поэм не только в том, что их автор вводит нас в мир, отделенный от современности десятками столетий и все же необычайно реальный благодаря гению поэта, сохранившего в своих поэмах биение современной ему жизни. Бессмертие Гомера в том, что в его гениальных творениях заключены неисчерпаемые запасы общечеловеческих непреходящих ценностей - разума, добра и красоты.

'Man kann sich beim Durchblättern nicht des Gefühls erwehren, man befände sich in einem Museum und staune über die Gemälde, die an Detailgenauigkeit und Lebendigkeit kaum zu überbieten sind. Flaxman ist eben ein Meister seines Fachs!' literaturmarkt.info§'Eine großartige Möglichkeit, sich Homer zu nähern. Das ansprechend gemachte Buch ist eine empfehlenswerte Hinführung zur 'Ilias' und zur 'Odyssee'.' literaturkritik.de§'Wunderschöne bibliophile Ausgabe.' Südkurier§'Der dünne, leichthändige Strich, die feinen Konturen, die betonte Einfachheit verleihen diesen Zeichnungen eine seltsame Intensität - es ist als zitterten diese Figuren, als könnten sie nur mit Mühe die Fassung wahren, als wollten sie aus den Bildern hinausstürzen. Man sieht sie - und sieht sich an ihnen fest.' Frankfurter Rundschau

Klasický příběh o Odysseovi zpracován pro děti prvního stupně. Velká písmena a obrázky jsou motivací, aby si malí školáčci dobrodružný příběh sami přečetli.

Tato kniha je převyprávěním Ilias od Homéra. Nejdříve je v ní stručně popsána doba před válkou a její začátky, zbytek knihy se podrobně zabývá rokem desátým.

Volný překlad částí Homérovy Iliády, pojednávajících o Achillovi, doplňují kulturně-historická analýza významu antického hrdiny a psychoanalytický výklad řecké mytologie. Interdisciplinární text se pokouší vřadit antický příběh do širších ideových a kulturních souvislostí. Český filozof interpretuje klasický příběh řecké mytologie o Achillovi. Kniha vychází za podpory honorárního konzula ČR v Hamburku pana Roberta Vogela, zvláštní poděkování patří panu Karlu Trinkewitzovi. Pravopisná podoba cizích slov (zejména antických jmen) je ponechána v autorově znění.

Beletrizované prerozprávanie starovekého eposu. Prerozprával Rudolf Sloboda, prebásnil Miloslav Okál.

Diskusie o autorstve Íliady, známej ako homérska otázka, prebiehajú už od staroveku. Názory sa rôznia; niektorí bádatelia veria, že epos napísal jediný autor, Homér, ktorý mohol byť aj účastníkom trójskych bojov. Iní tvrdia, že dielo vzniklo z viacerých básní alebo že Homér vôbec neexistoval. Väčšina odborníkov však pripisuje autorstvo Homérovi a datuje jeho existenciu do 8. storočia pred Kr. Epos pôsobí ako ucelené dielo s jednotným a plynulým dejom, ktorý čitateľovi poskytuje výnimočný umelecký zážitok a umožňuje nahliadnuť do starovekej minulosti. V druhej polovici sa šťastie obráti proti Agamemnonovi, vodcovi Achájcov, a dominovať začne Hektor, vodca Trójanov. Hektor podniká útok na grécky tábor a zdá sa, že jeho víťazstvo je len otázkou času. Keď Achilleus uvidí horiace lode, rozhodne sa zasiahnuť, ale na čele vojska stojí jeho verný priateľ Patroklos. Bohovia však nedovolia Achilleovi len tak sedieť a čoskoro si oblieka novú zbroj, aby sa opäť zapojil do bojov. Kniha obsahuje aj druhú časť štúdie Ivana Janeka, ktorá sa zaoberá historickým rámcom mykénskej epochy a analyzuje jednotlivé časti eposu.

Que el autor de la Odisea se llamara realmente Homero es algo que parece carecer, cada vez mas, de importancia. Lo verdaderamente importantes es que bajo este nombre, supuesto o no, se encuentra un genial poeta que supo dar uniformidad de lengua y estilo a una serie de elementos heredados del folclore mediterraneo, anatolio, de la saga griega y del mundo magico, consiguiendo construir esta monumental epopeya dramatica. Esta edicion plantea, por un lado, la polemica en torno a la autoria, fecha y uniformidad del poema, a la vez que presenta una traduccion en prosa suelta con tono de novela a cuento.

L'Iliade et l'Odyssée sont les deux plus anciens monuments de la littérature occidentale, attribués à Homère, né au VIIIe siècle avant notre ère. Ces poèmes épiques et guerriers racontent la colère d'Achille, la guerre de Troie, puis les aventures d'Ulysse qui affronte monstres, tempêtes, femmes magiciennes...avant de retrouver Ithaque et Pénélope.

Helena: eine der faszinierendsten wie umstrittensten Gestalten der antiken Mythologie. Schön, treulos, unheilbringend, „bewundert viel und viel gescholten“ (Goethe). Helena steht für die Liebe, für den Tod, sie ist Opfer und Täterin zugleich. Seit Homer wurde das Thema in Literatur, bildender Kunst, Musik und Film immer wieder aufgegriffen. Und die hier versammelten Zeugnisse von der Antike bis in die Gegenwart zeigen deutlich: der Mythos Helena wird auch in Zukunft weiter fortgeschrieben.

Στη νέα μετάφραση των Ομηρικών Υμνών, η Σάρα Ρούντεν χρησιμοποιεί μια μελωδική και ευέλικτη μη ριμαριστή γραμμή έντεκα συλλαβών, προσφέροντας μια κοντινή προσέγγιση του ελληνικού εξάμετρου σε φυσικούς ρυθμούς. Το αποτέλεσμα είναι οι Ομηρικοί Ύμνοι, που χαρακτηρίζονται από την ακρίβεια, την απλότητα και την οικονομία κινήσεων. Η εισαγωγή της Σίλα Μέρναχαν τοποθετεί τους Υμνους μέσα στις μυθολογικές και παραστατικές παραδόσεις που τους γέννησαν. Εστιάζοντας στους μεγαλύτερους Υμνους, φωτίζει με διορατικότητα αυτές τις παράξενα γοητευτικές και μερικές φορές σοβαρές αφηγήσεις «καθοριστικών επεισοδίων στην εξέλιξη του κόσμου». Περιλαμβάνονται σημειώσεις και γλωσσάριο ονομάτων.

Zeus erlegte Sisyphos als Strafe auf, einen riesigen Stein den Berg hinaufzuwälzen, der ihm jedes Mal, wenn er den Gipfel fast erreicht hat, entgleitet und zurückrollt. Bis in dieses Jahrhundert hinein erscheint Sisyphos als ewig leidender Büßer. Erst Camus stellt den Mythos auf den Kopf: Das Leben braucht keinen Sinn, aber es muss in seiner Absurdität erkannt und akzeptiert werden. 100 Texte von Homer bis Günter Kunert zeichnen die Deutung des Mythos nach.

L'Odissea racconta l'avventuroso viaggio che Ulisse ha compiuto per mare e che è durato molti anni, ma che alla fine, dopo aver superato moltissime avversità, si è concluso felicemente e Ulisse ha potuto ritornare a Itaca e riabbracciare la sua famiglia.

Las historias de este libro están forjadas en una época en la que la guerra constituía una forma de vida y los héroes representaban el ideal al que todos aspiraban. Estos relatos hablan de compañerismo, de sacrificio o de la soledad de los personajes ante su destino. Aunque el mundo de hoy sea muy diferente, los problemas de los protagonistas de Homero y de Virgilio son también los de los lectores actuales. Y, aunque los dioses de griegos y romanos no estén aquí para ayudar o castigar a los seres humanos, sabemos que la vida es un viaje tan rico en aventuras como el del héroe Ulises, una travesía en la que lo importante no es adónde se llega, sino lo que se vive durante el camino. Published 2022-05-20

C'est une guerre sans merci qui oppose depuis dix ans Achéens et Troyens. Les héros de Grèce et de Troie, Achille, Priam, Hector, sont face à face et les dieux se sont eux aussi jetés dans la mêlée. Par l'auteur de Ulysse et l'Odyssée , le premier volet de la fresque homérique.

Dans la petite île d'Ithaque, Pénélope et son fils Télémaque attendent Ulysse, leur époux et père. Voilà vingt ans qu'il est parti pour Troie et qu'ils sont sans nouvelles de lui. De l'autre côté des mers, Ulysse a pris le chemin du retour depuis longtemps déjà. Mais les tempêtes, les monstres, les géants, les dieux parfois, l'arrêtent ou le détournent de sa route. Premier grand voyageur, Ulysse découvre l'Inconnu où naissent les rêves et les peurs des hommes depuis la nuit des temps ; l'Odyssée nous dit cette aventure au terme de laquelle le héros retrouve enfin, aux côtés de Pénélope, "la joie du lit ancien".

L'édition de référence dans une présentation renouvelée. Lecture recommandée en 6 ème et 5 ème par le Ministère de l'Education National. Dans la petite île d'Ithaque, Pénélope et son fils Télémaque attendent Ulysse, leur époux et père. Voilà vingt ans qu'il est parti pour Troie et qu'ils sont sans nouvelles. De l'autre côté des mers, Ulysse a pris le chemin du retour depuis longtemps déjà, mais les tempêtes, les monstres, les géants, les dieux parfois, l'arrêtent ou le détournent de sa route... Premier grand voyageur, Ulysse découvre l'Inconnu, où naissent les rêves et les peurs des hommes depuis la nuit des temps. L'Odyssée nous dit cette aventure au terme de laquelle le héros retrouve enfin, aux côtés de Pénélope, " la joie du lit ancien ". A partir de 12 ans.

La "Ilíada" de Homero sigue cantando desde el fondo de los siglos. Canta cincuenta y un días del último año de una guerra que llevará, una década después, a la conquista y la destrucción de la ciudad de Troya. Canta a los dioses, hombres y héroes, memorables por su ira y por su ambición, por su audacia y por su astucia, por su venganza y su piedad, dentro de los límites de un campo de batalla eterno. Guiado por la idea de adaptar el texto para una lectura pública, Alessandro Baricco relee y reescribe la "Ilíada" de Homero, como si tuviéramos que devolver a Homero allí mismo, a la "Ilíada", para contemplar uno de los más majestuosos paisajes de nuestro destino. Trabajando a partir de la traducción de Maria Grazia Ciani, construye con el material original un "concertato" de veintiuna voces (la última es la de Demódoco, un aedo que, tras la estela de la "Odisea" y de otras fuentes, narra el final de Troya); los personajes homéricos son llamados a escena —dejando a los dioses en el fondo— para relatar, con una voz cercanísima a nosotros, su historia de pasiones y de sangre, su gran guerra, su gran aventura.

Dix années de guerre ont permis à Ulysse, roi d'Ithaque, de prouver sa vaillance et sa ruse. Le guerrier n'aspire plus qu'à retrouver enfin Pénélope sa femme, et Télémaque, son fils. Mais les dieux et le destin en ont décidé autrement. Pourchassé par la colère Poséidon, soutenu par Athéna, le héros va errer encore dix ans sur les mers au gré d'épreuves répétées... Une approche de l'œuvre d'Homère renouvelée par Martine Laffon, qui en restitue toute la dimension philosophique.