25 ODYSSEY

The definitive epic poem, the most famous journey home of all time, in a completely new guise.

«Tell me, Muse, of the man of many ways, who wandered for a long time, after he had destroyed the sacred citadel of Troy...»

After ten years of bloody war to conquer the city of Troy, all the surviving Greek heroes have returned to their homes. All except one: Odysseus .

Held back by hostile gods, haunted by the wrath of Poseidon, and thwarted by monstrous and magical creatures, the king of Ithaca faces a desperate, decade-long journey across the Mediterranean to reunite with his beloved wife Penelope and his son Telemachus.

From the cave of the brutal Cyclops Polyphemus to the deceptions of the sorceress Circe, from the deadly song of the Sirens to the descent into the dark realm of the underworld, the Odyssey is the founding tale of Western culture: a story of intelligence, courage, temptation, and unwavering willpower. Meanwhile, in Ithaca, a crowd of arrogant suitors, the Proci, besiege the royal palace, devouring its riches, awaiting the hero's bloody and memorable revenge.

Why choose this edition?

Unlike traditional scholastic translations, which are often difficult and archaic, this edition offers an original and unpublished translation , based on the Greek text.

The strengths of this version:

· Prose translation continues: ideal for restoring to the modern reader the pressing rhythm of Homeric narration, allowing the text to flow naturally, without sacrificing the solemnity and evocative power of the ancient epic.

· Maximum readability: clear and direct language, perfect for contemporary readers, mythology enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants to rediscover this masterpiece without the obstacle of an ancient syntax.

· Faithfulness to the original: the text preserves Homer's epic spirit, keeping intact the famous formulaic epithets ("bright-eyed Athena", "wise Telemachus", "rosy-fingered Dawn").

· Complete Works: the complete translation of all 24 cantos of the poem.

Whether you want to experience the Odyssey for the first time or relive the emotions of the myth with a freshness never felt before, this edition will transport you directly aboard Odysseus' ship, amidst the storms and gods of myth.