The Odyssey
The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Homer is a paperback for readers who like their history and ideas with some substance. Runs to about 416 pages, so it's the sort of book you keep on the desk rather than the nightstand – good for students, researchers and anyone curious about the subject.
What it's about
'The Odyssey is a poem of extraordinary pleasures: it is a salt-caked, storm-tossed, wine-dark treasury of tales, of many twists and turns, like life itself' Guardian
The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats - ship-wrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon - Odysseus must use his bravery and cunning to reach his homeland and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him. E. V. Rieu's translation of The Odyssey was the very first Penguin Classic to be published, and has itself achieved classic status.
Translated by E. V. RIEU Revised translation by D. C. H. RIEU With an Introduction by PETER JONES
Book details
- Author: Homer
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 416
- ISBN: 9780140449112
- Published: 2003-01-30
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm
- Category: Academic
Frequently asked questions
Is The Odyssey available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of The Odyssey.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
Who wrote The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is written by Homer.
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