The Odyssey of Homer

By Translated by Robert Fitzgerald Homer and Homer

Book Overview

Embark on an epic journey with "The Odyssey of Homer," a cornerstone of classical literature. This timeless poem recounts the legendary voyages of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, as he braves treacherous seas and mythical creatures on his long journey home.

Homer's masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of adventure, heroism, and divine intervention, solidifying its place as a foundational work of Greek mythology. A sweeping exploration of perseverance and the human spirit, "The Odyssey" continues to captivate readers with its vivid imagery and enduring themes. Experience the thrill of this ancient epic, meticulously prepared for print republication, and discover why it remains one of the most important and influential works of literature ever written.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023022923
• ISBN13: 9781023022927
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

“I long to be homeward bound,” Simon and Garfunkel

The Trojan War is over, and one of our hero kings is lost. His son (Telemachus) travels to find any information about his father’s fate. His wife (Penelope) must cunningly hold off suitors who are eating them out of house and home. If he ever makes it home, Odysseus will have to detect those servants loyal from those who are not. One absent king against rows of suitors; how will he give them their just desserts? We look to Bright-Eyed Pallas Athena to help prophecy come true. Interestingly, all the tales of monsters and gods on the sea voyage were told by Odysseus. Notice that no one else survives to tell the tale. Therefore, we have to rely on Odysseus’s word. Many movies took sections of The Odyssey and expanded them into interesting stories in their own right. Not just the story but also how it is told will keep you up late at night reading. It is a tear-jerker when Odysseus returns, 20 years later, and the only one to recognize him is Argos, his faithful dog, who lived long enough to see him. Upon seeing his master return home, Argos dies. You will, of course, want to buy the various translations to see the differences in reading style and content.