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 monsters and loses all his crewmates at sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus face aggressive suitors at home who presume him dead. This ancient Greek masterpiece explores themes of homecoming, wandering, and testing, and is considered one of the most significant works of the Western canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

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

Bookshelves

• Classics of Literature
• Mythology, Legends & Folklore
• Poetry
• Classical Antiquity
• Poetry

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