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Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the epic journey of Odysseus on his journey home following the Trojan War.One of the great epics of Western literature,
The Odyssey covers the events after the Trojan War as Odysseus travels home, encountering many strange monsters and creatures along the way. Featuring numerous figures of ancient Greek mythology, Homer's epic poem is one of the world's oldest surviving literary works and preserves various aspects of ancient Greek beliefs and culture for the modern reader. From fearsome giants to a cunning sorceress, Odysseus must confront peril after peril, all the while wondering if the path of his fate ever leads homeward, and if his wife Penelope and son Telemachus remain safe. Now in a stunning, compact Collector's Edition.
About the author
The epic poet Homer (9th or 8th century BCE) is assumed to be author of The Iliad and The Odyssey. It is not clear whether they were written by one person or a more than one storyteller but their influence on Western culture is unprecedented.
Jan Haywood is Associate Professor in Ancient History at the University of Leicester. He is the co-author of 'Homer’s Iliad and the Trojan War: Dialogues on Tradition'. He strives to open the study of the classical world to wider audiences and is the co-founder of the Herodotus Helpline – a free online seminar series on Herodotus and his world.
Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
