# The Odyssey (Penguin Classics)

The Odyssey (Penguin Classics) presents Homer’s foundational epic of Western literature, following Odysseus’s perilous decade-long voyage home after the Trojan War. Battling shipwrecks, monsters like the Cyclops, and the wrath of Poseidon, the hero relies on wit and courage to return to Ithaca, where further trials await. E. V. Rieu’s landmark translation, the very first Penguin Classic, captures the poem’s salt-caked, storm-tossed grandeur.

This classic book series edition pairs the timeless oral poetry with a revised translation by D. C. H. Rieu and an introduction by Peter Jones. It offers readers an accessible entry into ancient Greek mythology, epic adventure, and the legendary folklore that has shaped storytelling traditions across centuries.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [The Odyssey](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9780141965505) (ISBN 9780141965505)

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