
The Odyssey - by Homer - Translated by Alexander Pope
INTRODUCTION.
THE ODYSSEY OF HOMER.
BOOK I.
BOOK II.
BOOK III.
BOOK IV.
BOOK V.
BOOK VI.
BOOK VII.
Set against the fading echo of the Trojan War, the tale follows a wily king who yearns for the familiar shores of his home. As he and his men sail away, the sea itself seems to conspire against them, sending storms and monstrous challenges that test every ounce of their courage. Early on, the hero’s sharp mind and his crew’s loyalty become the only anchors in a world where the gods intervene with both favor and fury.
The journey unfolds through a series of vivid encounters—bewitching islands, terrifying beasts, and enigmatic strangers—each episode revealing a different facet of the ancient world’s wonder and danger. Beneath the adventure lies a deeper meditation on identity, hospitality, and the relentless pull of home. Listeners are invited to travel alongside a legendary figure whose resourcefulness and longing make the epic as relatable today as it was millennia ago.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (696K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2002-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-750–-650
Little is known for certain about the poet behind the Iliad and the Odyssey, but the stories linked to him helped shape Greek literature and have influenced readers for centuries. The mystery around his life only adds to the lasting power of the epics.
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