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A poem in five books, of circular narrative design, titled with the Greek name for Homer, which simultaneously charts two currents of history: the visible history charted in events—the tribal losses of the American Indian, the tragedy of African enslavement—and the interior, unwritten epic fashioned from the suffering of the individual in exile.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Epic poetry blending American history and personal exile.
Who is this book for?
Omeros is a profound, richly layered poetry that intertwines the grand sweep of history with deeply personal stories of exile and suffering. If you appreciate literary works that connect the past with individual resilience and explore cultural loss, this epic offers a compelling and beautifully crafted journey.
