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The Odyssey of Homer

by S. H. Butcher
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025877266
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 462
  • Original Price: USD 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 640 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Ancient & Classical

"The Odyssey of Homer" is one of the most enduring and influential works of Western literature, a monumental epic poem that chronicles the arduous ten-year journey of the Greek hero Odysseus. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus must contend with vengeful gods, mythical creatures, and the vast, unforgiving sea as he struggles to return to his home in Ithaca and reunite with his faithful wife, Penelope.

This prose translation by S. H. Butcher captures the grandeur and narrative drive of the original Greek, presenting the tale of the man of many wiles with clarity and poetic resonance. Readers are invited to follow iconic episodes, including the encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the seductive song of the Sirens, and the perilous passage between Scylla and Charybdis. Beyond the high-seas adventure, the work explores profound themes of hospitality, loyalty, perseverance, and the complexities of human nature under the gaze of the Olympian gods.

As a foundational text of the classical canon, "The Odyssey of Homer" continues to resonate for its vivid world-building and its deep exploration of the heroic ideal. It remains an essential read for those interested in mythology, ancient history, and the origins of the Western storytelling tradition.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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