The Odyssey of Homer: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Odyssey of Homer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Homer (-750–-650). The listed translation credits are Lang, Andrew (1844–1912); Butcher, S. H. (Samuel Henry) (1850–1910).
Catalogue synopsis
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Odyssey of Homer
- Author credits: Homer (-750–-650)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Lang, Andrew (1844–1912); Butcher, S. H. (Samuel Henry) (1850–1910)
Catalogue subjects
- Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
- Homer -- Translations into English
- Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: History - Ancient
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Classical Antiquity
- Harvard Classics
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