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, who embarks on a perilous journey home to his wife and son in Ithaca. Along the way, Odysseus and his crew face numerous challenges and obstacles, including encounters with mythical creatures like the Cyclops and the Sirens, as well as battles against hostile armies and treacherous gods. The poem explores themes of heroism, cunning, loyalty, and the struggle to overcome adversity. It is considered one of the most important works of Western literature and has had a profound influence on subsequent storytelling traditions.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: 1417942843
• ISBN13: 9781417942848
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"