• ISBN13: 9788124806401
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: January 25, 2025
• Pages: 326
• Original Price: INR 245.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 300 grams
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“But the great leveler, Death: not even the gods can defend a man, not even one they love, that day when fate takes hold and lays him out at last.” Composed in the 8th century BCE, Homer's The Odyssey narrates the arduous journey of Odysseus, the shrewd King of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the prolonged Trojan War. Showcasing the aftermath of the Iliad, The Odyssey is the epic of the displaced person. As Odysseus navigates treacherous waters, contending with formidable foes such as the Cyclops and the Sirens, he personifies the archetypal hero, wresting control not only over his external circumstances, but also over the internal turmoils of fate and destiny. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of divine intervention, where gods and goddesses often sway human affairs, reflecting the ancient Greek worldview that underscores the interplay of mortality and the divine. The epic is most revered for its timeless expression of the triumph and frustration of human life on a massive scale.

Homer was an ancient Greek poet, traditionally said to be the author of two of the most important epic poems in Western literature, *The Iliad* and *The Odyssey*. Though little is known about his life, with scholars debating whether he was a single individual or a collective name for several poets, his works have had a profound influence on Western culture. *The Iliad* recounts the events of the Trojan War, while *The Odyssey* follows the hero Odysseus’s journey home. Homer's epics explore themes of heroism, fate, and the human condition, laying the foundation for much of ancient Greek and Western storytelling.