# The Odyssey

**Author:** Homer
**Tags:** Epic poetry, Greek, Odysseus (Greek mythology), Homer, Translations into English
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96546

## Description

Homer's timeless epic, The Odyssey, recounts the extraordinary journey of Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the fall of Troy. For ten years, he battles mythical creatures, outwits formidable enchantresses, and navigates treacherous seas, facing the wrath of gods and the temptations of otherworldly lands. Back in Ithaca, his loyal wife Penelope and his maturing son Telemachus contend with a palace overrun by greedy suitors, all vying for Penelope's hand and Odysseus's throne, believing the hero to be lost forever. This foundational work of Western literature explores profound themes of loyalty, perseverance, the power of cunning over brute strength, and the enduring human desire for home and identity, culminating in a gripping reunion and a decisive struggle to reclaim his rightful place.