The Odyssey
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About this book
A new translation of the epic poem retells the story of Odysseus's ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
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What order should I read the Epic Cycle series?
Read The Odyssey first, then follow the publication order above — Ὀδύσσεια, then Ἰλιάς.
What genre is The Odyssey?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Has The Odyssey been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Odyssey (2026), The Return (2025).
Is The Odyssey in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Odyssey?
Όμηρος.