This handy guide to The Odyssey introduces students to a text which has
been fundamental to literature for nearly 3,000 years. Providing a
summary of the poem and examining its structure, Jasper Griffin clearly
outlines the unity, values and techniques of the poem, as well as the
reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the
essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the
narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition to a helpful guide to
further reading. First Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32804-7 First Edition Pb
(1987): 0-521-31043-1