{"product_id":"the-odyssey-the-epic-classic-hardback-9781907326585","title":"The Odyssey; The Epic Classic (Hardback) 9781907326585","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Epic Classic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHomer (Author), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Series edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781907326585, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e672 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.1 x 14 x 5.8 cm, 0.771 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn epic journey of adventure, endurance, and the search for home\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, Homer crafts one of the oldest and most influential adventure stories in Western literature. The poem follows Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation on his ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. Facing shipwrecks, the wrath of Poseidon, and the allure of the witch-goddess Circe, Odysseus’s journey is a timeless exploration of loyalty, perseverance, and the human spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Penelope and Telemachus struggle to defend their home from unruly suitors, Odysseus must rely on his wit and courage to overcome every obstacle. The Odyssey’s vivid storytelling, mythical landscapes, and unforgettable characters have inspired readers for nearly three millennia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe legendary adventures of Odysseus, from the Cyclops and Sirens to the Underworld\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of loyalty, identity, hospitality, the meaning of home, and resilience in the face of adversity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA cast of gods, monsters, and mortals whose stories echo through history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern translation and Introduction by Prof. Ian Johnston\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of epic fiction, mythology, and classic literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e remains a must-read for anyone seeking adventure, wisdom, and insight into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Ian Johnston vii\u003cbr\u003eEditor's Note on the Text xxxv\u003cbr\u003eAbout Ian Johnston xxxvii\u003cbr\u003eAbout Tom Butler-Bowdon xxxix\u003cbr\u003eThe Odyssey xli\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook One Athena Visits Ithaca 1\u003cbr\u003eBook Two Telemachus Prepares for his Voyage 25\u003cbr\u003eBook Three Telemachus Visits Nestor in Pylos 49\u003cbr\u003eBook Four Telemachus Visits Menelaus in Sparta 75\u003cbr\u003eBook Five Odysseus Leaves Calypso's Island and Reaches Phaeacia 119\u003cbr\u003eBook Six Odysseus and Nausicaa 143\u003cbr\u003eBook Seven Odysseus at the Court of Alcinous in Phaeacia 159\u003cbr\u003eBook Eight Odysseus is Entertained in Phaeacia 177\u003cbr\u003eBook Nine Ismarus, the Lotus- Eaters,and the Cyclops 207\u003cbr\u003eBook Ten Aeolus, the Laestrygonians, and Circe 235\u003cbr\u003eBook Eleven Odysseus Meets the Shades of the Dead 263\u003cbr\u003eBook Twelve The Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, The Cattle of the Sun 297\u003cbr\u003eBook Thirteen Odysseus Leaves Phaeacia and Reaches Ithaca 321\u003cbr\u003eBook Fourteen Odysseus Meets Eumaeus 343\u003cbr\u003eBook Fifteen Telemachus Returns to Ithaca 371\u003cbr\u003eBook Sixteen Odysseus Reveals Himself to Telemachus 399\u003cbr\u003eBook Seventeen Odysseus Goes to the Palace as a Beggar 423\u003cbr\u003eBook Eighteen Odysseus and Irus the Beggar 455\u003cbr\u003eBook Nineteen Eurycleia Recognizes Odysseus 477\u003cbr\u003eBook Twenty Odysseus Prepares for his Revenge 507\u003cbr\u003eBook Twenty-One The Contest With Odysseus's Bow 527\u003cbr\u003eBook Twenty-Two The Killing of the Suitors 549\u003cbr\u003eBook Twenty-Three Odysseus and Penelope 575\u003cbr\u003eBook Twenty-Four Zeus and Athena End the Fighting 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Names and Places 625\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20%5BHB%5D%22\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449457537304,"sku":"9781907326585","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781907326585.jpg?v=1785200278","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-odyssey-the-epic-classic-hardback-9781907326585","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}