The Odyssey / Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original
Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original
Homer · 750–650 BC
Ancient Greek epic7th centuryEnglish
About this book
"The Odyssey" by Homer is an ancient Greek epic composed around the 8th or 7th century BC. It follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his perilous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. While he battles monsters and loses all his crewmates, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus face aggressive suitors at home who presume him dead. This foundational work of Western literature explores themes of homecoming, wandering, and loyalty through a tale of extraordinary adventure and perseverance.
Summary by Project Gutenberg.
Details
- Author
- Homer, 750–650 BC
- Translator
- Samuel Butler, 1835–1902
- Written
- 7th century
- Form
- Ancient Greek epic
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Poetry, Mythology, Legends & Folklore, Classics of Literature
- Reading level
- Fairly easy to read
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- 1 April 1999, on Project Gutenberg
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Homer · Translations into EnglishEpic poetry, Greek · Translations into EnglishOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)PA