Homer
Odyssey (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449112
- author:
- Homer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20.22 x 12.85 x 2.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Odyssey is a story of survival and perseverance, as one man's journey home becomes a test of his moral endurance. After the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a ten-year voyage, relying on his wit and cunning to overcome the challenges he faces.
This epic story, one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature, explores the human condition in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its richly detailed world and complex characters, The Odyssey is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the human experience.
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this revised edition features a new introduction by Peter V. Jones and is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.