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portada The Odyssey
Type
Physical Book
Translated by
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
592
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.6x16.5x4.1 cm
Weight
0.95 kg.
ISBN13
9780393089059
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The Odyssey

Emily Wilson (Translated by) · W. W. Norton & Company · Hardcover

The Odyssey - Emily Wilson

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Synopsis "The Odyssey"

The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home.In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, this engrossing translation matches the number of lines in the Greek original, thus striding at Homer's sprightly pace and singing with a voice that echoes Homer's music.Wilson's Odyssey captures the beauty and enchantment of this ancient poem as well as the suspense and drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, from the cunning goddess Athena, whose interventions guide and protect the hero, to the awkward teenage son, Telemachus, who struggles to achieve adulthood and find his father; from the cautious, clever, and miserable Penelope, who somehow keeps clamoring suitors at bay during her husband's long absence, to the "complicated" hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this translation as a more fully rounded human being than ever before.A fascinating introduction provides an informative overview of the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the major themes of the poem, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers alike.
Emily Wilson
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Emily Wilson es una clasicista, traductora y profesora británica, reconocida por sus innovadoras traducciones de las obras de Homero al inglés. Nació en 1971 en Oxford y desde temprana edad desarrolló un profundo interés por las lenguas clásicas y la literatura de la antigua Grecia y Roma.

Estudió en Balliol College, University of Oxford, donde obtuvo su formación en Filología Clásica, y posteriormente realizó estudios de posgrado en Yale University. A lo largo de su carrera académica ha impartido clases de literatura clásica, traducción y estudios comparados, destacándose por su capacidad para acercar los textos antiguos a los lectores contemporáneos.

En 2017 publicó una nueva traducción de The Odyssey, convirtiéndose en la primera mujer en traducir íntegramente esta obra al inglés. Su trabajo fue ampliamente elogiado por su claridad, fidelidad al original y lenguaje accesible. Posteriormente tradujo The Iliad, consolidando su prestigio internacional como una de las principales especialistas en literatura clásica.

Además de sus traducciones, Wilson ha escrito ensayos y estudios sobre tragedia griega, filosofía y recepción de los clásicos. Actualmente es profesora en University of Pennsylvania, donde continúa investigando y promoviendo el estudio de la literatura antigua.
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Cel Pasculli Monday, August 12, 2024
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la mejor traduccion de la odisea

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 Fulvio Quintana Monday, December 22, 2025
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La traducción de Emily Wilson es increíble: ligera, musical, accesible. Mantiene el valor de la oralidad. Es una versión adecuada a nuestros tiempos, que acerca un gran clásico a muchos lectores que no han podido entrarle a traducciones literales o propiamente académicas. La edición tapa dura es un lujo, realmente un hermoso libro en su forma y en su contenido.

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