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"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. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title | The Odyssey of Homer |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey |
| Credits | Jim Tinsley |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1728 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/1728