HOMERIC SCHOLARSHIP IN THE AGE OF ODYSSEUS - Egbert J. Bakker (ed. ), Homer: Odyssey Book IX. Pp. xii + 259, map. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025. Paper, £22. 99, US29. 99 (Cased, £85, US110). ISBN: 978-1-107-42484-5 (978-1-107-07428-6 hbk). - Jonathan S. Burgess, The Travels of Odysseus. Pp. xiv + 230. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. Cased, £84. ISBN: 978-0-19-889149-9.

Key Points

• This overview examines the contributions of Bakker's and Burgess's works on the understanding of the Odyssey and its narratives.
• Analysis of Bakker's edition of the Odyssey Book IX, including textual analysis and commentary.
• Examination of Burgess's narrative interpretations through thematic exploration and literary framework.
• Bakker's edition provides critical insights into the context and structure of Book IX, enhancing comprehension of the epic.
• Burgess's work highlights the journeys of Odysseus and the thematic depth of his travels, contributing to the field of epic studies.

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