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MAID FOR EACH OTHER brings The Odyssey to life as an enduring epic of journeying, longing, and the search for home. This Penguin Classics edition presents the legendary tale in a masterful translation, inviting readers of all ages and interests—classics lovers, students, and curious readers alike—to follow Odysseus on a ten-year voyage after the Trojan War. With its adventurous yet reflective tone, this edition offers a compelling blend of excitement, wonder, and thoughtful insight that matters just as much today as it did in ancient times.
Written as a sweeping epic in verse, The Odyssey in MAID FOR EACH OTHER unfolds through a tapestry of tales—ships weathering storms, fierce battles, and encounters with mythical creatures—each echoing the twists and turns of life. The edition features the renowned translation by E. V. Rieu, celebrated as the first Penguin Classic, paired with the revised translation by D. C. H. Rieu to keep the language resonant for modern readers. An insightful introduction by Peter Jones provides context and depth, enriching your sense of why the tale endures. The experience is immersive: you move from the open sea to lush shores, from danger to clever improvisation, guided by Odysseus’s resilience, bravery, and cunning.
MAID FOR EACH OTHER presents the epic with a steady, accessible pace and a focus on character, setting, and theme. The writing invites quiet reflection as well as excitement, balancing grand adventure with intimate moments of longing and memory. Whether you’re encountering the cyclades and sirens for the first time or revisiting a favorite episode, the edition makes the journey feel immediate and relevant.
After turning the last page, readers will carry a deeper appreciation for the resilience and ingenuity that define heroism, along with a renewed sense of wonder at the human voyage home. MAID FOR EACH OTHER invites you to think differently about courage, memory, and what it means to find your way home again—long after the journey ends.
Product Details
Author
Lynn Painter
Publisher
PRH UK
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
9781405959889
ISBN
9781405959889
Dimensions
12.9 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off
Lynn Painter Is The Usa Today And New York Times Bestselling Author Of Better Than The Movies. She Writes Romantic Comedies For Teens And Adults, And When She Isn'T Reading Or Writing, She Can Usually Be Found Binge-Watching Rom-Coms Or Shotgunning Energy Drinks. Lynn Painter Writes Romantic Comedies For Both Teens And Adults. She Is The Author Of Better Than The Movies, Mr. Wrong Number, The Do-Over, Betting On You, And Nothing Like The Movies, As Well As Being A Regular Contributor To The Omaha World-Herald. She Lives In Nebraska With Her Husband And Pack Of Wild Children, And When She Isn’T Reading Or Writing, Odds Are Good She’S Guzzling Energy Drinks And Watching Rom-Coms. You Can Find Her At Lynnpainter.Com, On Instagram @Lynnpainterkirkle, Or On X @Lapainter. --This Text Refers To An Alternate Kindle_Edition Edition.