{"product_id":"the-odyssey-the-epic-classic-hardcover","title":"The Odyssey: The Epic Classic - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn epic journey of adventure, endurance, and the search for home\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, Homer crafts one of the oldest and most influential adventure stories in Western literature. The poem follows Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation on his ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. Facing shipwrecks, the wrath of Poseidon, and the allure of the witch-goddess Circe, Odysseus's journey is a timeless exploration of loyalty, perseverance, and the human spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Penelope and Telemachus struggle to defend their home from unruly suitors, Odysseus must rely on his wit and courage to overcome every obstacle. The Odyssey's vivid storytelling, mythical landscapes, and unforgettable characters have inspired readers for nearly three millennia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe legendary adventures of Odysseus, from the Cyclops and Sirens to the Underworld\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of loyalty, identity, hospitality, the meaning of home, and resilience in the face of adversity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA cast of gods, monsters, and mortals whose stories echo through history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern translation and Introduction by Prof. Ian Johnston\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of epic fiction, mythology, and classic literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e remains a must-read for anyone seeking adventure, wisdom, and insight into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE ULTIMATE JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND HOMECOMING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the most influential adventure stories in human history, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e describes the adventures of Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation on a decade-long quest to return home after the Trojan War. Odysseus faces shipwrecks, a wrathful Poseidon, and the draw of witch-goddess Circe as his loyalty, perseverance, and spirit are ruthlessly tested. Awaiting his return are wife Penelope and son Telemachus. But will they recognize him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e was an ancient Greek poet believed to have lived in the 8th century BCE. He is the author of two of the most significant epic poems in Western literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated for their narrative depth and exploration of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College) in British Columbia, Canada, where he taught Classics and English. He has translated Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Homer, Ovid and Sophocles, and modern works by Kant, Kafka, Montaigne and Nietzsche. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ironies of War: An Introduction to Homer's Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e (1987). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e is editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions to Machiavelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, Marcus Aurelius' \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, Napoleon Hill's \u003ci\u003eThink and Grow Rich\u003c\/i\u003e, and Wallace Wattles' \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Getting Rich\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of \u003ci\u003e50 Self-Help Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e50 Success Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e50 Psychology Classics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629889007865,"sku":"9781907326585","price":24.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/yVvzz2dthn9781907326585.webp?v=1783063068","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-odyssey-the-epic-classic-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}