The much-debated figure of the Homeric Odysseus is the central character of this narrative, his wandering across distant seas, the cunning tricks and schemes he devises to escape the hostility of gods and men, and his return to his homeland, alone, without companions, but rich in experiences and knowledge.

A captivating introduction to the Odyssey for the younger generation and a pleasant reminder of childhood for the older ones, when, puzzled, they began to discover the world, to wonder, and to question.

After all, the epic of the Odyssey has survived the ages because it signifies the awakening of the human mind that has since influenced its destiny. A historical and richly illustrated volume that draws on myth to weave a work of unique sculptural value.