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Man seduces another's wife then kidnaps her. The husband and his brother get a gang together to steal her back and take revenge. The woman regrets being seduced and wants to escape, whilst the man's entourage resent the position they have been placed in. Yet the battle lines have been drawn and there is no going back...Not the plot of the latest Hollywood thriller, but the basis of the ILIAD - the Greek classic that details the war between the Greeks and the Trojans after the kidnapping of Helen of Sparta. Based on the recent, superb, M.L. West edition of the Greek, this ILIAD is more readable and moving than any previous version. Thanks to the scholarship and poetic power of the highly acclaimed Stephen Mitchell, this new translation recreates the energy and simplicity, the speed, grace, and continual thrust and pull of the original, while the ILIAD's ancient story bursts vividly into life. This edition also includes book 10 as an appendix, making it indispensible for students and lay readers alike.

O autorovi Iliady a Odysseie nic nevíme, a přesto zůstává jméno Homér ve světové literatuře jedním z nejznámějších a příběhy jeho dvou eposů inspirovaly a stále inspirují nespočetnou řadu literátů a umělců. Odysseia líčí dramatický, deset let trvající návrat jednoho z účastníků dobývání Tróje, ithackého krále Odyssea, domů, na rodný ostrov. Po letech bloudění a řadě dobrodružství Odysseus přistane u břehů Ihaky, vypořádá se s nápadníky své ženy Penelopy, která přes zprávy o Odysseově smrti na návrat svého muže věrně čekala, a teprve pak se dá Penelopě poznat. Na rozdíl od klasického filologa Otmara Vaňorného, který ve svém překladu Iliady i Odysseie zachoval hexametr, použil Vladimír Šrámek (1893-1969) při překladu obou eposů volný verš a zvolil moderní básnický jazyk. Klasičtí filologové měli k tomuto přístupu výhrady, ale zároveň oceňovali básnickou krásu Šrámkova textu. Odysseia ve Šrámkově překladu vyšla poprvé v roce 1940 (pak ještě v letech 1945 a 1987) a měla u čtenářů velký úspěch. Přes odstup více než sedmdesáti let neztratil tento vynikající a působivý překlad nic ze svého kouzla a síly.

No home library is complete without the classics! Iliad & Odyssey brings together the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition-a keepsake to be read and treasured. 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' 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 Canterbury Classics edition of Iliad & Odyssey. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, Iliad & Odyssey features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. You'll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for fans of Greek mythology, as well as all great literature, Iliad & Odyssey is the perfect addition to any library.

One of the greatest epics in Western literature, THE ILIAD recounts the story of the Trojan wars. This timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves to its tragic conclusion. In his introduction, Bernard Knox observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.

Translated by Samuel Butler, introduction by Michael Dirda. Homer's two epics of the ancient world, 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey', tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century BC. The Iliad is an unforgettable tale of nations as war and of the courage and compassion heroic soldiers show upon the field of battle. The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus and the many marvels and challenges he encounters during his ten year voyage home to Ithaca after the end of the Trojan War. One in a series of high quality leatherbound volumes that would make an elegant addition to any home library.

O autorovi (podle některých teorií i autorech) Odysseie a Iliady nic nevíme, a přesto zůstává jméno Homér ve světové literatuře jedním z nejznámějších a příběhy jeho dvou eposů inspirovaly a stále inspirují nespočetnou řadu literátů a umělců. Ilias líčí závěr trójské války. Poté co uražený Achilleus odmítá účastnit se dalších bojů, se zdá, že Řekové, obléhající již desátý rok hradby mocné Tróje, utrpí porážku. Když ale padne Achilleův přítel Patroklos, nejslavnější hrdina antické mytologie se vrací do boje a s jeho pomocí je o pádu Tróje definitivně rozhodnuto. Narozdíl od Otmara Vaňorného a Rudolfa Mertlíka – autorů dvou kompletních překladů Iliady – použil Vladimír Šrámek volného verše. Klasičtí filologové měli k tomuto přístupu výhrady, ale přesto oceňovali básnickou krásu jeho překladu.

O autorovi (podle některých teorií i autorech) Odysseie a Iliady nic nevíme, a přesto zůstává jméno Homér ve světové literatuře jedním z nejznámějších a příběhy jeho dvou eposů inspirovaly a stále inspirují nespočetnou řadu literátů a umělců. Ilias líčí závěr trójské války. Poté co uražený Achilleus odmítá účastnit se dalších bojů, se zdá, že Řekové, obléhající již desátý rok hradby mocné Tróje, utrpí porážku. Když ale padne Achilleův přítel Patroklos, nejslavnější hrdina antické mytologie se vrací do boje a s jeho pomocí je o pádu Tróje definitivně rozhodnuto. Narozdíl od Otmara Vaňorného a Rudolfa Mertlíka – autorů dvou kompletních překladů Iliady – použil Vladimír Šrámek volného verše. Klasičtí filologové měli k tomuto přístupu výhrady, ale přesto oceňovali básnickou krásu jeho překladu.

L'Odyssée, ce grand et beau poème épique a traversé les âges pour venir enflammer nos imaginations, enrichir nos esprits.

Quand commence l'Iliade, il y a dix ans que les Grecs occupent le rivage et combattent les Troyens pour la beauté d'une femme et les trésors d'une ville. Mais Achille s'est retiré de sa baraque : la colère l'emporte, il ne se battra plus. Aussitôt les Troyens descendant dans la plaine, conduits par Hector. Les navires flambent ; les boucliers, les lances, les cuirasses de bronze se heurtent terriblement. Ainsi s'accomplit la volonté de Zeus. Ce bruit formidable de bataille et la douleur de qui pleure ses morts, l'Iliade les fait entendre depuis près de trois mille ans.

The great hero Odysseus has been away from his family for twenty years when the goddess Athene decides to help him find his way back to the island of Ithaca. But the journey will not be easy. Odysseus must face storms, monsters and the terrible anger of the sea god Poseidon. And if he succeeds, will he be welcomed home?

Pri čítaní tohto nádherného eposu sa prenesiete pred mesto Tróju, kde kedysi bojovali grécke a trójske záprahy a na výšiny, odkiaľ sa bohovia pozerali na boj a občas ho aj ovplyvňovali.

The Iliad is one of the finest of all the great works that have been handed down to us from Classical Antiquity. Paris, a Trojan prince, having won Helen as his prize for judging a beauty contest between the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, abducted her from her Greek husband Menelaus and transported her to Troy. The Greeks, enraged by this audacity and devastated by the loss of the most beautiful woman in the world, set sail to Troy and began the long siege of the city. The Iliad narrates the events ten years into the war, describing the anger of Achilles, which results in the death of Patroclus and Achilles's mourning of him and avenging of his murder. It has had a far-reaching impact on Western literature and culture, inspiring writers, artists and classical composers across the ages. Even though it was written more than two thousand years ago, The Iliad remains both powerful and enthralling.

In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company's 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth and quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane's vision of 'good books for all'. 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.

In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company's 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth and quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane's vision of 'good books for all'. 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.

The Odyssey, translated by T. E. Lawrence, an epic 12,000-line poem composed over 2,700 years ago, is the first adventure story in Western literature. It describes the ten-year wanderings of Odysseus in his quest to return home after the Trojan War. Hounded by the sea-god Poseidon and championed by the goddess Athene, he encounters giants, sorceresses, and sea monsters before finally reaching his beloved Ithaca. There he must endure the taunts of the Suitors to his queen, Penelope, who have taken up residence in his palace. At once enchanting fairy tale and gripping drama, the Odyssey is eminently readable, not least for the rich complexity and magnetism of its hero. An inspiration to writers as diverse as Virgil, Swift, and Joyce, the Odyssey has proved enormously influential and continues to captivate readers of all ages.