Norton Critical Editions:Folk Tales, Myths and Epics

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  • Medea: A Norton Critical Edition

    Euripides, Sheila Murnaghan

    First Edition

    Paperback

    This Norton Critical Edition, edited by one of the pre-eminent scholars in the field, gathers together research on this Greek tragedy, bringing Medea to life for a contemporary audience.

  • Metamorphoses: A Norton Critical Edition

    Ovid, Charles Martin, Charles Martin

    First Edition

    Paperback

    In his award-winning translation, Charles Martin combines fidelity to Ovid’s text with verse that catches the speed and liveliness of the original.

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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"

  • The Odyssey

    Homer, Albert Cook

    Second Edition

    Paperback

    The Second Edition of this Norton Critical Edition continues to be based on Albert Cook’s translation, widely acclaimed for its poetic phrasing and linguistic accuracy.

  • 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,...