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The Travels of Odysseus employs the theme of travel to explore the Odyssey and its contexts. After an introductory chapter, chapter 2 provides analysis of the “wanderings” or Apologos of Odysseus, chapter 3 explores the “lying tales” told by Odysseus in disguise upon his return to Ithaca and chapter...

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Main Author: Burgess, Jonathan S., 1960- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2025].
Subjects:
Odysseus, > King of Ithaca (Mythological character) > In literature.
Odysseus, > King of Ithaca (Mythological character) > Travel.
Homer. > Odyssey.
Epic poetry, Greek > History and criticism.
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Summary:The Travels of Odysseus employs the theme of travel to explore the Odyssey and its contexts. After an introductory chapter, chapter 2 provides analysis of the “wanderings” or Apologos of Odysseus, chapter 3 explores the “lying tales” told by Odysseus in disguise upon his return to Ithaca and chapter 4 discusses a variety of stories about Odysseus leaving Ithaca again (including Teiresias' prediction of an “inland journey” and the Telegony of the Epic Cycle).
Physical Description:viii, 230 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-213) and indexes.
ISBN:0198891490
9780198891499