The Odyssey (Penguin Classics)

By Homer, H. Rieu (Editor)

Product Code: 9780140449112

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The Odyssey is one of the earliest and most enduring masterpieces of Western literature, telling the epic story of Odysseus and his long-awaited return home after the Trojan War. While the Iliad stands as one of literature’s greatest accounts of war, the Odyssey offers a broader and deeply human portrait of a man tested by hardship, temptation, divine forces, and the uncertainties of life.

During his ten-year journey back to Ithaca, Odysseus must rely not only on strength and courage, but also on his intelligence, resourcefulness, and determination to survive the many trials placed before him. His voyage is both a legendary adventure and a timeless examination of human endurance, moral character, perseverance, and the longing for home.

This Penguin Classics edition features the celebrated translation by E. V. Rieu, revised by his son and classicist D. C. H. Rieu. It also includes an introduction by Peter V. Jones, providing readers with valuable context for understanding Homer’s epic and its lasting significance.

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• One of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature
• Follows Odysseus on his epic ten-year journey home after the Trojan War
• Explores themes of courage, perseverance, loyalty, temptation, and moral endurance
• Brings to life encounters with gods, mythical creatures, and powerful natural forces
• Presents Odysseus as a resourceful hero who relies on intelligence and wit to survive
• A timeless story of adventure, struggle, identity, and the longing for home
• Features the celebrated translation by E. V. Rieu, revised by classicist D. C. H. Rieu
• Includes an introduction by Peter V. Jones
• Part of the acclaimed Penguin Classics series
• Page Count: 416
• Dimensions: 7.96" × 5.06" × 0.99"