Odyssey

Odyssey by Homer consists of poems first published about 675–725 bce.<br/><br/>The Book Odyssey, consists of epic poems in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War. On his return, he is recognized only by his faithful dog and a nurse. With the help of his son, Telemachus, Odysseus destroys the insistent suitors of his faithful wife, Penelope, and several of her maids who had fraternized with the suitors and reestablishes himself in his kingdom.<br/>Today only the Iliad and the Odyssey are associated with the name 'Homer'<br/><br/>Truly a classic book that lives in an era of timeless distinction. These older stories hold up over the years and emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will really enjoy these stories.<br/><br/>Sneak Peak excerpt from the book:<br/>And the goddess, grey-eyed Athene, answered him, saying: ‘O father, our father Cronides, throned in the highest; that man assuredly lies in a death that is his due; so perish likewise all who work such deeds! But my heart is rent for wise Odysseus, the hapless one, who far from his friends this long while suffereth affliction in a sea-girt isle, where is the navel of the sea, a woodland isle, and therein a goddess hath her habitation, the daughter of the wizard Atlas, who knows the depths of every sea, and himself upholds the tall pillars which keep earth and sky asunder.<br/><br/>• Original English Translation<br/>• Epic Poems<br/>• 5 x 8 Inches<br/>• Matte Cover<br/>• White Paper<br/>We take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence.<br/>This title will make an excellent gift to the classic literature buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection.