Homer’s great epic of a hero’s journey home—inspiration for the major motion picture by Christopher Nolan—in a bold, contemporary, and refreshingly readable translation."Wilson’s language is fresh, unpretentious and lean. . . . It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." —Madeline Miller, author of CirceComposed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost thr...

While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civilization itself. Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, laid the foundation upon which Ancient Greece developed not only its culture, but its societal values, religious beliefs, and practice of warfare as well.

Odysseus has been away from Ithaca, the Greek city-state under his rule, for ten years while fighting in the Trojan War. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus begins the long journey home to his wife and son; however, his journey is plagued by misfortune as the gods feud over his fate, leaving the Ithacans to believe that he has died. The Odyssey is attributed to the poet Homer and, after its companion poem the Iliad, is the second-oldest surviving work of Western literature. Composed sometime ...

**“Wilson’s Iliad is clear and brisk, its iambic pentameter a zone of enchantment.” —Ange Mlinko, London Review of BooksThe greatest literary landmark of antiquity masterfully rendered by the most celebrated translator of our time.**When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it ...

At war with the Trojans for ten years, all Odysseus wants is to return home to his wife and son. Setting out on a voyage that will take ten more years, the king of Ithaca encounters storms, sirens, and a murderous Cyclops, thwarted at every turn by gods and men. Meanwhile, his loyal wife Penelope is plagued by suitors, who are determined to win her hand in marriage. With a little help from his son Telemachus and the goddess Athena, Odysseus reaches the shores of Ithaca and reclaims his rig...

Step into the heroic world of ancient Greece with *The Iliad and The Odyssey*, Homer’s two enduring masterpieces of war, adventure, and human destiny. *The Iliad* unfolds before the walls of Troy, where the fury of Achilles threatens to destroy both armies and friendships. Amid duels, rivalries, and divine intervention, warriors confront the price of honour, pride, and everlasting fame. *The Odyssey* follows Odysseus on his long voyage home after the Trojan War. Driven across unknown seas,...

Two of the greatest works of world literature, The Iliad and The Odyssey bring together war, heroism, destiny, and adventure in one unforgettable volume. In The Iliad, Homer recounts the final weeks of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles and the devastating consequences of pride, honour, and vengeance. Gods intervene in human affairs, warriors fight for glory, and the fate of Troy hangs in the balance. The Odyssey follows the long and perilous journey of Odysseus as he strugg...

After the fall of Troy, a long and perilous journey begins across the wine-dark sea. The Odyssey follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after war, facing shipwrecks, monsters, enchantresses, divine wrath, and endless trials along the way. While he fights to survive and reclaim his place, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus endure their own battle at home, surrounded by arrogant suitors determined to seize his kingdom. Attributed to Homer, this foundational ep...

Combined into a single ebook volume through the Classics Unbound series, the two epic works of Ancient Greek poet and writer, Homer.THE ILIADThe tragic end of the Trojan War. Achilles, greatest warrior of the Greeks, follows the orders of Agamemnon and faces the forces of Troy. A tragic sequence of events follows, spurred on by the heat of battle, a besieged city, feuds between the gods, and the fate of mortal man.THE ODYSSEYFollowing the events of The Ili...

The Odyssey by Homer is one of the great foundational works of world literature: an epic tale of adventure, endurance, temptation, and the longing for home. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus begins a dangerous journey back to Ithaca, where his wife Penelope and son Telemachus await him. His voyage leads him through storms, monsters, enchantresses, divine anger, and impossible trials. From the Cyclops and Circe to the Sirens and the wrath of Poseidon, each encounter tests his courage, intell...

Two legendary epics that have shaped literature, storytelling, and the imagination of the world for thousands of years. The Iliad and The Odyssey are the timeless masterpieces attributed to Homer, among the most influential works of ancient literature. The Iliad tells the dramatic story of the Trojan War, focusing on the legendary warrior Achilles, his pride, his rage, and the battles that define the fate of heroes and kingdoms. The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his extraordinary journey hom...

Illustrated Edition – Perfect for Classic Literature LoversFully Illustrated Edition with 20 Stunning IllustrationsIncludes a Clear and Engaging SummaryComplete Characters List for Easy ReferenceAuthor Biography of HomerThe Odyssey by Homer – An Epic Journey of Adventure, Wit, and DestinyEmbark on one of the greatest adven...