The Odyssey

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.

This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.

The Odysseyfollows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.

Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition features an introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn, a summary of the original tale, a key describing its major characters, and a summary of what we know of Homer's life.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft
Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
Complete Novels of Jane Austen
Complete Sherlock Holme
Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe
Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Divine Comedy
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales
The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft
The Federalist Papers
The Inferno
The Call of the Wild and White Fang
Moby Dick
Pride and Prejudice
The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales
Emma
The Great Gatsby
The Secret Garden
Anne of Green Gables
The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
The Phantom of the Opera
The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital
Republic
Frankenstein
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Meditations
Wuthering Heights
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
A Tales of Two Cities
Beowulf
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Little Women