The Odyssey, Deluxe Edition

A foundational work of Western literature, the tale of Odysseus is a timeless human story, an individual test of human resilience, and an exploration of the challenges of displacement and homecoming, which are quite relevant today. Odysseus relies on his wisdom and courage for survival during perilous encounters with divine and natural forces during his ten-year voyage home after the Trojan War. In the myths and legends retold here, Robert Fagles’ translation captures the energy and poetry of Homer in bold, contemporary language. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper. Softcover, 560 pages. “Wonderfully readable... Just the right blend of roughness and sophistication.”—Ted Hughes