The Odyssey (English Version)

Product Details:
• Author: Homer
• Publisher: Woodpecker
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9789388100274

About the Book:
The Odyssey is one of the greatest epic poems of ancient Greek literature, attributed to the legendary poet Homer. The story follows the adventurous journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the end of the Trojan War.

Although the war lasted ten years, Odysseus’s journey back to his homeland is delayed by another decade due to numerous challenges, mythical creatures, and divine interventions. Along the way, he faces dangerous encounters with monsters, enchantresses, and the wrath of the gods.

Meanwhile, in Ithaca, rumours of Odysseus’s death spread across the kingdom. A group of ambitious suitors gathers in his palace, hoping to marry his faithful wife Penelope and claim the throne. Penelope, however, continues to wait patiently for her husband's return while protecting the kingdom from the greedy suitors.

Filled with adventure, courage, loyalty, and cleverness, The Odyssey has fascinated readers for nearly three thousand years. Its themes of perseverance, homecoming, and human resilience make it one of the most celebrated works of world literature.