The Odyssey
By Homer
- Release Date: 2010-04-01
- Genre: Poetry
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Homer’s eighth-century epic poem is a companion to The Iliad. It tells the story of Odysseus, who journeys by ship for 10 years after the Trojan War, trying to make his way back home to Ithaca. Homer’s work was intended to be performed out loud, so it’s a masterful example of poetic meter and rhythm. But above all, ;The Odyssey is a story of adventure-and true love.
Odysseus has been gone for 20 years, and he longs to reclaim his role as king and reunite with his beloved, faithful Queen Penelope. During his absence, hundreds of suitors have eaten his food, lived in his home, and even plotted to kill his son. But before he can confront his enemies at home, Odysseus must fight a cyclops, escape after being imprisoned by a lovesick nymph, and confront the twin terrors of Scylla and Charybdis. As if that wasn’t enough, the gods take their grudges out on him, adding obstacles to suit their whims. Will Odysseus ever get home? And what will he find once he does? Within the pages of this ancient Greek classic are the origins for many of the myths we’re familiar with today. Pick up a copy and meet Odysseus, Homer’s timeless hero.
Reviews
Love history
5By jmctwinmomI have had a crush on odessyes ever since picking up the bookThe only way I
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5By Fang GhostI love this book. I’ve read 12 pages so far.It was fantastic!
5By peanut butter25This book is the worst book I have ever read in my entire life. The grammar was horrible. I had hard time seeing the words because they were so tiny. I suggest you or your child ( if you have one) to not read this book. jk jk, this was a great book! Great job author!Great read
5By thick-billedWas interesting and entertainingThe Odyssey is amazing!
5By Nice customerI analyzed this iconic epic in my English class, and I thought it was absolutely amazing!Amazing
5By Fm sjsjgskThis was a poem!!!! It was so amazingly written that I thought it was a normal story that just rhymesClassic
5By childnaenaeDidnt know the whole thing was a poemGood book
4By Ty_Anderson987Interesting readLOL
4By Cody801I love how with this book In particular, people want to pat themselves on the back for how fast they read it or how young they are/were when they read it.
