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 ...

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...

**“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...

**The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, hailed as “the best living translator of ancient Greek drama, lyric poetry, and epic into modern English” (Garry Wills, The New Yorker)Now a major motion picture directed by Christopher NolanA Penguin Classic**“Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy.” So begins Ro...

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...

Enter the legendary world of ancient heroes, divine forces, epic battles, and perilous journeys home. Discover two of the foundational works of Western literature: Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, timeless epics that have shaped storytelling for thousands of years. The Iliad explores the events surrounding the Trojan War, focusing on heroic conflict, honor, pride, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of anger. The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home, fill...

The great war epic of Western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist Robert FaglesA Penguin ClassicDating to the ninth century B.C., Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in ...

A kidnapped queen, a ten-year siege, countless clashes on the battlefield – Homer’s epic masterpiece brings to life the legendary battles between the forces of Troy and the Aecheans. King Agamemnon and his allies go to war, seeking revenge against the Trojan prince Paris for abducting Helen, the wife of Spartan king Menelaus. With Apollo, Athena, and other gods joining the fray, heroes will rise and fall as the battle rages on, with tragic losses on both sides.Originally composed a...

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...

The foundation of Western literature, now in a modern and engaging translation.The Iliad & The Odyssey are two of the most influential and beloved works of literature ever written. These epic poems, composed by the ancient Greek poet Homer, tell the stories of the Trojan War and Odysseus's ten-year journey home to Ithaca.This definitive edition of The Iliad & The Odyssey features a modern and engaging translation by Robert ...