The Odyssey

One of the greatest adventures ever told. A hero lost at sea. A kingdom waiting for his return. And a journey that will test the limits of courage, loyalty, and endurance.

After the fall of Troy, the legendary warrior Odysseus begins what should be a voyage home to Ithaca. Instead, he is swept into an extraordinary ten-year odyssey across a world of gods, monsters, temptation, and danger.

Along the way, Odysseus must outwit the terrifying Cyclops, resist the enchanting song of the Sirens, survive the deadly passage between Scylla and Charybdis, escape the sorceress Circe, and endure the wrath of Poseidon.

But his greatest desire remains unchanged: to return home.

Meanwhile, in Ithaca, his faithful wife Penelope is surrounded by suitors determined to seize his palace and claim his throne, while his son Telemachus sets out in search of the father he barely remembers.

More than an ancient adventure, The Odyssey is a timeless story of resilience, intelligence, love, loyalty, and the enduring human longing for home.

For nearly three thousand years, Homer’s epic has captivated readers and inspired countless works of literature, art, and storytelling.

Set sail with Odysseus and discover the legendary journey that has survived the centuries.

This complete and unabridged English edition features the translation by Ian Johnston.