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1) The Odyssey of Homer: a new verse translation

Author

Homer

Language

English

2) The metamorphoses of Ovid

Author

Ovid

Series

Mint Editions
Penguin classics

Language

English

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A poem in fifteen books, whose tales are culled from Greek poems and myths, Latin folk-lore, and even from Babylon and the East - The unity of theme is that of transformation: of chaos changed to harmony, of animals turned to stone, of men and women who become trees or stars.

3) The Aeneid of Virgil

Author

Virgil

Series

Mint Editions

Language

English

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The Aeneid of Virgil (19 BC) is an epic poem by Roman poet Virgil. Virgil's legendary epic is the story of the hero Aeneas, a castaway from Troy whose adventures across the Mediterranean led him to Italy, where he discovered what would later become the city of Rome. Presented here in an accessible prose translation, The Aeneid of Virgil is a treasure of classical literature and a story of romance, war, and adventure to rival the best of Homer. Fleeing...

4) The divine comedy

Author

Dante Alighieri

Series

Vintage classics
World Classics
Everyman's library volume no. 183
Great books of the Western World volume 5, 19

Language

English

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JEF - Poetry - April (Adult)

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Book, Audiobook CD

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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the depths of the human soul in "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri. This timeless masterpiece of Italian literature takes readers on an epic odyssey, weaving together themes of redemption, love, and the intricate tapestry of the afterlife. In this meticulously crafted work, Dante Alighieri guides us through the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and ultimately, Heaven. As we accompany the protagonist, Dante himself,...