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The Odyssey: Classic Greek Mythology Book by Homer
Annotated Content
This edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th Century Analysis The Odyssey by Homer is one of Homer's timeless masterpieces. This publication was in 1900, United Kingdom.
The Odyssey is an epic tale of resilience, loyalty, and the enduring power of home. It explores themes of identity, loss, and the human condition, making it one of the most famous classical books and influential works of Western literature.
Sneak Peek
“‘What ails you, Polyphemus,’ said they, ‘that you make such a noise, breaking the stillness of the night, and preventing us from being able to sleep? Surely no man is carrying off your sheep? Surely no man is trying to kill you either by fraud or by force?’
“But Polyphemus shouted to them from inside the cave, ‘Noman is killing me by fraud; no man is killing me by force.’
“‘Then,’ said they, ‘if no man is attacking you, you must be ill; when Jove makes people ill, there is no help for it, and you had better pray to your father Neptune.’
Synopsis
Ten years following the Trojan War, Odysseus/Ulysses, the legendary Greek hero, longs to go back to his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus. But the wrath of the god Poseidon, angered by Odysseus's blinding of his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, has thrown the hero off course.
Odysseus must navigate a treacherous journey filled with dangerous gods, exotic creatures, and alluring enchantresses. He meets the menacing Scylla and Charybdis, the alluring nymph Calypso, who imprisons him for seven years, and the alluring Sirens. Despite his own mortality and the constant temptation of the unknown, Odysseus overcomes every challenge with the help of the ever-faithful goddess Athena. Finally, disguised as a beggar, he returns to his homeland, Ithaca, to reclaim his rightful place as king and vanquish the suitors who have overrun his palace and sought to claim his wife.
A stunning reprint
At RawlDoc Publications, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been maintained to the highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, without any modification. This must-read classic book is amongst the most famous of Homer’s books. It would make a treasured gift to the ancient Greek historical fiction buff in your life or a wonderful addition to your already existing classic book collection. We are ready to ship this timeless masterpiece off to you today at lightning speed , so you will find yourself indulging in The Odyssey without delay.
Title Details
✓ Original 1900 text
✓ Epic Greek mythology
✓ 5 x 8 in
✓ Matte Cover
✓ Cream Paper
This edition has been annotated with the following unique content.Historical ContextDetailed 19th Century Analysis The Odyssey by Homer is one of Homer's timeless masterpieces. This publication was in 1900, United Kingdom.
The Odyssey is an epic tale of resilience, loyalty, and the enduring power of home. It explores themes of identity, loss, and the human condition, making it one of the most famous classical books and influential works of Western literature.
Sneak Peek
“‘What ails you, Polyphemus,’ said they, ‘that you make such a noise, breaking the stillness of the night, and preventing us from being able to sleep? Surely no man is carrying off your sheep? Surely no man is trying to kill you either by fraud or by force?’
“But Polyphemus shouted to them from inside the cave, ‘Noman is killing me by fraud; no man is killing me by force.’
“‘Then,’ said they, ‘if no man is attacking you, you must be ill; when Jove makes people ill, there is no help for it, and you had better pray to your father Neptune.’
Synopsis
Ten years following the Trojan War, Odysseus/Ulysses, the legendary Greek hero, longs to go back to his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus. But the wrath of the god Poseidon, angered by Odysseus's blinding of his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, has thrown the hero off course.
Odysseus must navigate a treacherous journey filled with dangerous gods, exotic creatures, and alluring enchantresses. He meets the menacing Scylla and Charybdis, the alluring nymph Calypso, who imprisons him for seven years, and the alluring Sirens. Despite his own mortality and the constant temptation of the unknown, Odysseus overcomes every challenge with the help of the ever-faithful goddess Athena. Finally, disguised as a beggar, he returns to his homeland, Ithaca, to reclaim his rightful place as king and vanquish the suitors who have overrun his palace and sought to claim his wife.
A stunning reprint
At RawlDoc Publications, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been maintained to the highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, without any modification. This must-read classic book is amongst the most famous of Homer’s books. It would make a treasured gift to the ancient Greek historical fiction buff in your life or a wonderful addition to your already existing classic book collection. We are ready to ship this timeless masterpiece off to you today at lightning speed , so you will find yourself indulging in The Odyssey without delay.
Title Details
✓ Original 1900 text
✓ Epic Greek mythology
✓ 5 x 8 in
✓ Matte Cover
✓ Cream Paper
272 pages, Paperback
Published January 8, 2025
About the author
Homer
5,602 books7,913 followersHomer (Greek: Όμηρος born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.
Homer's Iliad centers on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the last year of the Trojan War. The Odyssey chronicles the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy. The poems are in Homeric Greek, also known as Epic Greek, a literary language which shows a mixture of features of the Ionic and Aeolic dialects from different centuries; the predominant influence is Eastern Ionic. Most researchers believe that the poems were originally transmitted orally. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the Homeric poems also contain instances of comedy and laughter.
Homer's epic poems shaped aspects of ancient Greek culture and education, fostering ideals of heroism, glory, and honor. To Plato, Homer was simply the one who "has taught Greece" (τὴν Ἑλλάδα πεπαίδευκεν). In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Virgil refers to Homer as "Poet sovereign", king of all poets; in the preface to his translation of the Iliad, Alexander Pope acknowledges that Homer has always been considered the "greatest of poets". From antiquity to the present day, Homeric epics have inspired many famous works of literature, music, art, and film.
The question of by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey were composed continues to be debated. Scholars remain divided as to whether the two works are the product of a single author. It is thought that the poems were composed at some point around the late eighth or early seventh century BC. Many accounts of Homer's life circulated in classical antiquity; the most widespread account was that he was a blind bard from Ionia, a region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. Modern scholars consider these accounts legendary.
French: Homère, Italian: Omero, Portuguese, Spanish: Homero.
Homer's Iliad centers on a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the last year of the Trojan War. The Odyssey chronicles the ten-year journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, back to his home after the fall of Troy. The poems are in Homeric Greek, also known as Epic Greek, a literary language which shows a mixture of features of the Ionic and Aeolic dialects from different centuries; the predominant influence is Eastern Ionic. Most researchers believe that the poems were originally transmitted orally. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the Homeric poems also contain instances of comedy and laughter.
Homer's epic poems shaped aspects of ancient Greek culture and education, fostering ideals of heroism, glory, and honor. To Plato, Homer was simply the one who "has taught Greece" (τὴν Ἑλλάδα πεπαίδευκεν). In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Virgil refers to Homer as "Poet sovereign", king of all poets; in the preface to his translation of the Iliad, Alexander Pope acknowledges that Homer has always been considered the "greatest of poets". From antiquity to the present day, Homeric epics have inspired many famous works of literature, music, art, and film.
The question of by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey were composed continues to be debated. Scholars remain divided as to whether the two works are the product of a single author. It is thought that the poems were composed at some point around the late eighth or early seventh century BC. Many accounts of Homer's life circulated in classical antiquity; the most widespread account was that he was a blind bard from Ionia, a region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. Modern scholars consider these accounts legendary.
French: Homère, Italian: Omero, Portuguese, Spanish: Homero.
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