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
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5By GreekmythologyismylifeI LOVE EPIC THE MUSICAL glad u like it tooFULL SPEED AHEAAAAAD
5By StellathepjosuperfanSIX HUNDRED MEN SIX HUNDRED MEN UNDER MY COMMAND WITH ONLY ONE GOAL IN MIND (MAKE IT BACK ALIVE TO OUR HOMELAND)A true masterpiece
5By Crazybill01The Odyssey is a piece of poetry that shall always be read and remembered for each generation. I love how it plays off of the Illiad bringing back Ulysses. A character I didn’t think I’d see again after the Illiad. The Odyssey so an excellent example of anthropomorphism. The associations with dieties and nature is very apparent. Showing how the Greeks were worshipping natureNo information about translation
1By AniketManDoes not say who translated this. That is critical information. Will happily give 5 stars if that is provided.Suggestion…
4By HappyToReadAllDayIf y’all dislike this book cause its “torture” then ok read Percy Jackson! If you dislike it because it’s “watered down” or “unoriginal” Then get off you phone! Go to the Dam library or bookstore and stop insulting classics! Also pls dont call people who like mythology weirdo’s, there are millions of people out there who love books based off of mythology, including myself! Tho the cover is a little weird🤨….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 entertaining
