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The Odyssey

by Homer

A homeward journey through the ancient epic

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A homeward journey through the ancient epic

Homer’s Odyssey joins a long return voyage to the struggle waiting at its destination. After the siege of Troy, Odysseus travels toward Ithaca, recounting encounters that include Circe, the Underworld, the Sirens, and the passage between Scylla and Charybdis. At home, Penelope’s suitors form a second source of conflict, bringing the journey into the orbit of household and power. This edition presents the poem in prose translation. Oxford World’s Classics editions also include scholarly features such as introductions, notes, and bibliographies to support reading and further study.

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  • A suitable entry point for readers exploring ancient Greek epic in prose translation.
  • Useful for readers studying classical literature who value contextual notes and bibliographies.

Themes

Homecoming and returnAdventure and dangerLoyalty and household conflict

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Book overview

This prose translation of the The Odyssey is so successful that is has taken its place as on the few really outstanding version of Homer's famous epic poem. It is the story of the return of Odysseus from the siege of Troy to his home in Ithaca, and of the vengeance he takes on the suitors of his wife Penelope. Odysseus' account of his adventures since leaving Troy includes his encounter with the huntress Circe, his visit to the Underworld, and the lure of the Sirens as he sails between Scylla and Charybdis.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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