Norton Critical Editions:Folk Tales, Myths and Epics

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    The Odyssey: A Norton Critical Edition

    Homer, Emily Wilson

    First Edition

    Paperback

    “A revelation. Never have I been so aware at once of the beauty of the poetry, the physicality of Homer’s world, and the moral ambiguity of those who inhabit it.” —Susan Chira, The New York Times Book Review, “New & Noteworthy"

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    The Epic of Gilgamesh: A Norton Critical Edition

    Benjamin R. Foster

    Second Edition

    Paperback

    This Norton Critical Edition includes:

    • An expanded translation from the Akkadian by Benjamin R. Foster based on new discoveries, adding lines...

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    Poetics: A Norton Critical Edition

    Aristotle, David Gorman, Michelle Zerba, James Hutton

    First Edition

    Paperback

    This Norton Critical Edition of the world’s first major work of literary criticism is based on James Hutton’s acclaimed translation. The text and explanatory and glossarial notes represent the work of the accomplished Hellenists James Hutton and Michelle

  • Antigone: A Norton Critical Edition

    Sophocles, Sheila Murnaghan

    First Edition

    eBook

    This Norton Critical Edition includes:

    • Sheila Murnaghan’s celebrated new translation of Sophocles’ famed Greek tragedy depicting the deadly...

  • Oedipus Tyrannos: A Norton Critical Edition

    Sophocles, Emily Wilson, Emily Wilson

    First Edition

    Paperback

    This Norton Critical Edition includes:

    • Emily Wilson’s superb translation of Sophocles’ best-known play, accompanied by her engaging introduction,...