Circe and the Cyclops (Penguin Little Black Classics)

by Homer

Paperback, 2015

Status

Available

Genres

Publication

Penguin Classics (2015), Edition: 01, 64 pages

Description

'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...'The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine.Introducing Little Black Classics- 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take 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. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliadand The Odyssey.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member SashaM
Odysseus is a dick head... 90% of his issues are of his own making. He also thoughtlessly sacrifices his people in order to save his own hide. If you can over-look that is a fine story.
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LibraryThing member bookworm12
A quick little read I picked up at a bookstore recently. I’ve read The Odyssey before, but I wanted a refresher on Circe’s scenes. I am hoping to re-read Miller‘s Circe soon because I love that book so much. Rereading the original story I was reminded of the beautiful language and the
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 brutality of the story. So much death and violence, but told so lyrically.
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Language

English

Original language

Greek (Ancient)

Physical description

64 p.; 6.34 inches

ISBN

0141398612 / 9780141398617

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