 This edition of the quintessential Greek epic blends high art and high tech to create an engaging multimedia resource. Rich with features, the CD-ROM includes:
• Two complete texts of the Odyssey, translated by both Samuel Butler and William Cowper and searchable by key event, word, or phrase • Virtual tutorials with classics experts Dr. Tom Winnifrith, Dr. Douglas Cairns, and Ken Dowden, combined with a collection of critical essays, providing a penetrating analysis of characters, themes, and poetic techniques • Background on the poem’s origins and Homer’s contributions, an overview of ancient Greece, and an animated map of Odysseus’ travels, presenting the poet and his work in a real-world context • A glossary, quotations from the text, and descriptions of the characters and the gods, promoting a fuller appreciation • Teacher’s notes with suggested class activities, a filmography, a bibliography, and links to relevant Internet sites, adding a finishing touch to this superb compendium Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.
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