num_pages: 352
description: The Odyssey of V22 Harvard Classics is a classic literature book that presents the epic poem, The Odyssey, written by Homer. The book is part of the Harvard Classics collection and is the 22nd volume in the series. The Odyssey is a sequel to Homer's other epic poem, The Iliad, and follows the story of the Greek hero, Odysseus, as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. The book is divided into 24 books and covers Odysseus' adventures and challenges as he faces mythical creatures, battles with gods and goddesses, and navigates through various lands on his journey home. The Odyssey is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek mythology, epic poetry, or classic literature. The V22 Harvard Classics edition of The Odyssey features a comprehensive introduction, footnotes, and annotations that provide historical and cultural context to the epic poem, making it accessible and enjoyable for readers of all levels.1909. Translated by S.H. Butcher and A. Lang. In the Odyssey varied tales from all over the world are combined into a single plot of the most admirable structure, with almost perfect unity of atmosphere. The whole being placed in the social setting of the kingly age of Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Odyssey
titlecomplete: The Odyssey
characters: Agamemnon, Polyphemus, Odysseus, Helen of Troy, Telemachus, Achilles, Minerva, Penelope (wife of Odysseus)
genres: Fiction, Classics, Read For School, Greek Mythology, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Literature, Adventure, Poetry, School
ratings_count: 1039654
places: Ithaca
publisher: Kessinger Publishing