The Odyssey of Homer

Homer

Summary

"The Odyssey of Homer" by Homer is an epic poem 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 supernatural dangers and loses all his crew, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus face aggressive suitors at home who presume Odysseus dead. This ancient Greek masterpiece explores themes of homecoming, hospitality, and perseverance, and remains one of the most enduring narratives in Western literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

• Epic poetry, Greek — Translations into English
• Homer — Translations into English
• Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)

Bookshelves

• Adventure
• Classics of Literature
• History - Ancient
• Mythology, Legends & Folklore
• Classical Antiquity
• Harvard Classics

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