The Odyssey (Annotated)

This annotated edition offers the complete verse translation of Alexander Pope's celebrated rendition of Homer's "Odyssey," including all 24 books, each accompanied by Pope's own prose Argument. Alongside the translation, readers will find a critical study, "The Poem and Its Shadows," which delves into the nuances of Pope's work, the collaboration with Elijah Fenton and William Broome, and the ongoing debate surrounding the authenticity of this adaptation. The edition also features a biography of Pope and an essay examining the enigmatic figure of Homer, highlighting how this version has shaped English poetry.