Circe and the Cyclops

by Homer

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'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...'The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine.Introducing Little Black Classics- 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliadand The Odyssey.… (more)

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A quick little read I picked up at a bookstore recently. I’ve read The Odyssey before, but I wanted a refresher on Circe’s scenes. I am hoping to re-read Miller‘s Circe soon because I love that book so much. Rereading the original story I was reminded of the beautiful language and the brutality of the story. So much death and violence, but told so lyrically. (

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bookworm12 | Dec 21, 2022 |

Odysseus is a dick head... 90% of his issues are of his own making. He also thoughtlessly sacrifices his people in order to save his own hide. If you can over-look that is a fine story. (

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SashaM | Apr 20, 2016 |

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GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD--54 Volumes 27 volumes 1961-1987 GREAT IDEAS TODAY (Yearbooks) 10 volumes GATEWAY TO THE GREAT BOOKS 10 volumes GREAT IDEAS PROGRAM. Total 101 Volumes. by Robert Maynard Hutchins (indirect)

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The Odyssey: Complete Text with Integrated Study Guide from Shmoop by Shmoop (indirect)

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Homer, Gesammelte Werke: Gebunden in feinem Leinen mit goldener Schmuckprägung. Ilias & Odyssee (Anaconda Gesammelte Werke, Band 32) by Homer (indirect)

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'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...'The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine.Introducing Little Black Classics- 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliadand The Odyssey.

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