The Odyssey
The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.
This collectible edition of The Odyssey features:
- An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
- Introduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn
- Unabridged text
- A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters
- A summary of what we know of Homer’s life
This lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.
Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, and The Republic.
| ISBN/SKU | 9780785846949 |
| Imprint | Chartwell Books |
| Language | English |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 320 |
| Year of Pub. | 2025 |
