The Odyssey of Homer
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About this book
An English translation of the Greek epic in which Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home after the Trojan War, while his son Telemachos and wife Penelope are forced to scheme to protect his throne until his return. Includes a glossary, background information, literary criticism, and illustrations.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 1595 readers · 374 pages · ≈ 6 h 56 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Odyssey of Homer?
About ≈ 6 h 56 m — 374 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Odyssey of Homer?
374 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Odyssey of Homer?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is The Odyssey of Homer in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Odyssey of Homer?
Richmond Lattimore.