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2 days ago · The Odyssey ( / ˈɒdɪsi /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized : Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books.
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- Epic poetry
- c. 8th century BC
- Homeric Greek
2 days ago · Ulysses is a modernist novel by the Irish writer James Joyce. Parts of it were first serialized in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920, and the entire work was published in Paris by Sylvia Beach on 2 February 1922, Joyce's fortieth birthday.
- John W. Presley, James Joyce, Hans Walter Gabler, Wolfhard Steppe, Claus Melchior
- 732
- 1922
- 2 February 1922
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3 days ago · May 19, 2024 3 min read. Small and rugged, Ithaca is famous for being, according to the Greek poet Homer, the homeland of Ulysses, the King of Ithaca. The findings in this historic and impressive place date back to 4000-3000 B.C., and already in Mycenaean times it had become the capital of a kingdom that included neighboring Kefalonia.
9 hours ago · The last story is that of a woman – Ulysses and Penlope combined into one woman, who goes out on a difficult journey while maintaining her loyality to her husband against all the suitors. Gradually, the stories change to afford a better position for women and while also reminding the king that even King can make mistakes – and how much more ...
2 days ago · Homer (/ ˈ h oʊ m ər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.
- Ὅμηρος
- Homeric Greek
1 day ago · The Aksumite Kingdom, which appeared early in human history, is ranked last among the Top 15 ancient countries. The Aksumite Kingdom, situated in North Africa, specifically present-day Ethiopia, holds a significant place in ancient history. The Aksumite Kingdom had a remarkable lifespan, spanning from 100 BC to 940.
2 days ago · Ulysses (1922), generally considered Joyce's most mature work, is patterned on Homer's Odyssey. Each of the 18 chapters corresponds loosely with an episode in the Greek epic, but there are echoes of Joyce's other models, Dante's Inferno and Goethe's Faust, among other sources. The action takes place in a single day, June 16, 1904 (still ...
