The Toils and Travels of Odysseus

By Homer and Stella Stewart (Ed. ) and Cyril A. Pease Center

Book Overview

The Toils and Travels of Odysseus is an epic poem written by the ancient Greek poet Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus, a hero of the Trojan War, and his long journey home to Ithaca. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including battles with monsters and gods, imprisonment by a sorceress, and the seduction of his crew by the goddess Circe. He also encounters a number of helpful allies, including the goddess Athena, who aids him in his quest to return home to his wife and son. The poem is a classic example of the hero's journey, and has been widely read and studied throughout history for its themes of bravery, perseverance, and the struggle to overcome adversity.1926. Edited by Stella Stewart Center. This volume is addressed to both students and general readers. It conforms fully to college entrance requirements in English and contains Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, which tells the tale of the wanderings of Odysseus, one of the most prominent Greek leaders in the Trojan War. After the Greeks claimed their victory at Troy, he began his prolonged journey home. During his travels Odysseus faced many obstacles which he had to overcome and through which he had to prove his valor, intellect, and determination. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162725087
• ISBN13: 9781162725086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"