The Odyssey: Introduction by Seamus Heany (Everyman's Library Classics Series)

The Odyssey stands among the greatest masterpieces of world literature, telling the legendary story of Odysseus and his perilous journey through shipwrecks, strange lands, and countless trials on his way back to Ithaca. His encounters with figures and dangers such as Calypso, Circe, Scylla and Charybdis, the Sirens, and the lotus-eaters have become some of the most enduring episodes in Western literature. His eventual return to his kingdom and his devoted wife, Penelope, established a powerful model for the epic journeys that followed.

Robert Fitzgerald’s celebrated translation brings Homer’s ancient poem to life with a balance of poetic beauty, clarity, and faithfulness to the spirit of the original. His version has helped preserve the enduring power of one of Western civilization’s most influential works of poetry for generations of modern readers.

This edition is further enhanced by twenty-five original line drawings by Barnaby Fitzgerald, adding a distinctive visual dimension to Homer’s timeless tale.

Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Page Count: 552
• Dimensions: 5.21 x 1.23 x 8.27 (in)