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Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy. So begins Robert Fagles' magnificent translation of the Odyssey, which Jasper Griffin in The New York Times Review of Books hails as "a distinguished achievement." If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, then the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life.

In his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, Odysseus must pass through the land of the Cyclopes, encounter Circe the Enchantress, and face the terrible Charybdis and the six-headed serpent Scylla.

Odysseus, der Held aus Ithaka! Frau und Heimat muss er verlassen, um in den Krieg zu ziehen...

Homers Epos aus dem 8. Jahrhundert v. Chr. begründet mit der Ilias den glanzvollen Beginn der abendländischen Literatur...

Ausgelöst durch Paris' Raub der Helena, der schönsten aller Frauen, herrscht ein jahrelanger Krieg zwischen den Griechen und den Bewohners Trojas. In dramatischen Einzelszenen trifft Mann auf Mann, wird um das Leben von Freunden gekämpft und um Angehörige getrauert. Zusätzlich befeuert wird das grausame Gemetzel vom der persönlichen Fehde des Griechen Achilleus mit seinem Heerführer Agamemnon. Achilleus bittet die Götter um Rache - und sei es um den Preis der eigenen Niederlage.

古希腊神话记载的特洛伊战争，历时10年，生灵涂炭。这场残酷的特洛伊战争，究竟有着怎样的来龙去脉呢？本有声书通过生动的语言呈现了这次军事远征的奇特故事。…… 古希臘神話記載的特洛伊戰爭，歷時10年，生靈塗炭。這場殘酷的特洛伊戰爭，究竟有著怎樣的來龍去脈呢？本有聲書通過生動的語言呈現了這次軍事遠征的奇特故事。

Jenen Homer, den Raoul Schrott uns in seiner Neufassung der Ilias vorstellt, darf man getrost als Sensation bezeichnen...

It's fall, 1959, and Homer "Sonny" Hickam and his fellow Rocket Boys are in their senior year at Big Creek High, launching handbuilt rockets that soar thousands of feet into the West Virginia sky. But in a season traditionally marked by celebrations of the spirit, Coalwood finds itself at a painful crossroads. The strains can be felt within the Hickam home, where a beleaguered Homer, Sr., is resorting to a daring but risky plan to keep the mine alive, and his wife, Elsie, is feeling increasingly isolated from both her family and the townspeople.

A melting pot for Dungeons and Dragons, other tabletop and video games, computers and anything else one might get called a nerd for liking.

Hi! My name is Dondre Homer I am a loving husband, devoted father, and a business owner with a heart to serve the next generation. This Podcast focuses on three pillars that has changed my life, Real Estate, Personal Finance and Self Development. Understanding that we are in a new Investing Era I find it important to make these topics digestible, fun and relatable for everyone.

‘A Tale of the Tow-Path’ by American author Homer Greene, is a short story which follows the exploits of the young son of a farmer, Joe Gaston. Following a disagreement with his father Joe runs away from home, leaving his mother and sister heartbroken. Unbeknownst to him, a horse thief stole into the family stable and took a horse the same night Joe made his escape. Now suspected of stealing the horse too, will Joe and his family ever be able to reconcile?

First published in 1887, ‘The Blind Brother’ was one of American author Homer Greene’s earliest works. The tale follows the story of two brothers, 14-year-old Tom Taylor and his blind younger brother Bennie, and their experiences while working in the Pennsylvania coal mines. The boy’s father was killed in a mining accident some years previously, and now the brothers must work to make ends meet. A heart-warming story of brotherly love, the novel also gives a vivid insight into the daily life of a mine worker - detailing strikes, gangs and cave-ins.

In the story of the prophet Elijah, he must flee his home, and, after an arduous journey, he arrives under a broom tree, where he prays for his own death. But in his sleep, he is touched by an angel who provides food and water. In this moment, the broom tree becomes a symbol for shelter in a barren landscape, a portent of hope and renewal.

Ein spannendes Hörspiel von Peter Folken nach Texten der "Odyssee" des Homer mit Will Quadflieg als Odysseus.

This podcast is about showcasing talented people in the Clare Valley and across the mid north of South Australia. These people started with nothing and developed a successful brand and business through sheer grit and determination. You will hear the personal stories of artists, photographers, financial planners, winemakers, chefs and engineers and many more who have made a difference to their local community.

Biweekly storytelling podcast about the art of medicine featuring real doctors and patients.

Jesus said to His disciples, "Follow me." What does that mean for believers today? How can we follow Jesus when we are unsure of the path ahead? For all those that question, this podcast is for you. Uncompromising Faith is all about the real world, practical life of faith. Unsure of where God is leading you? Here you will find the answers as veterans of faith, Homer Les and Wanda Ring, explain the mysteries of walking with God in today's world. With wit, humor and unvarnished truth they will guide you on the path of following Jesus.

Comedians Shane Dovey and Bobby Homer speak with people who have turned their dreams into reality. A simple enough concept: do what makes you happy. So why is this so rare to see? Why is this such a scary thing to chase? WHY is this SO hard?

The Homer Horn is a podcast that talks about the happenings around the Minnesota Vikings. With each podcast, we'll talk about what's going on with the purple and hopefully have some guests show up along the way!

Advance Your Wealth With Homer Smith provides you and your business with the financial advice needed to make calculated decisions moving forward. With over 18 years of industry experience, Homer Smith, Private Wealth Advisor with Konvergent Wealth Partners, understands the importance of a commitment to customer service and strives to help clients pursue their financial goals towards aspirations and retirement. Each episode we'll take a deep dive into a different complex topic surrounding personal and business wealth management. So sit back, relax, and enjoy enlightening conversations that ...