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Number of Pages
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All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a poetry translation and meditation on a legendary epic. It shifts focus from plot to imagery and from atmosphere to the brief biographies of many fallen soldiers, each named and remembered in vivid detail. The intended reader includes adult readers, poetry lovers, and students of classics who seek a contemplative encounter with ancient storytelling. The tone is elegiac, thoughtful, and awe-filled.
Content is presented as a sequence of memories and extended similes arranged in an antiphonal rhythm, creating a living chorus rather than a traditional narrative. The reading experience is distinctive for its emphasis on voices and moments rather than events, its lyrical cadence, and its celebration of language alive in performance. Readers move through name-portraits and biographical sketches, encountering each life as a window into a broader human world.
It invites readers to explore the craft of translation, the power of oral poetry, and the ethics of remembrance. Concepts highlighted include the art of extended simile, memory as narrative energy, and how a translator can honor ancient speech while inviting modern listening. The experience feels accessible and rewarding through compact verse, vivid imagery, and careful pacing.
Readers finish with a renewed sense of memoryโs power to keep people present in history, a deeper appreciation for epic poetry, and an invitation to listen to voices long gone but never forgotten. It fosters curiosity, empathy, and a lasting respect for humanity across time.
Product Details
Author
Alice Oswald
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
96
Language
English
SKU
9780571274185
ISBN
9780571274185
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.8x3x23.5cm
Binding
Hardback
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