The first great adventure of Western literature, the Odyssey is a poem about violence and the consequences of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage, family, and identity; and about travelers, hospitality, and the changing notions of home in a strange world.

This lively new translation—the first by a woman—corresponds to the number of lines in the Greek original, moving with the vigorous step of Homer. Emily Wilson uses elemental, resonant language and iambic pentameter to produce a translation with an enchanting “rhythm and clang” that avoids proclaiming its own grand nature.

An immersive story told with an attractive new voice that allows contemporary readers to enjoy Homer’s descriptions and comparisons and to be thrilled by the intensity and adventure of his heroes. Wilson restores what is "epic" about this source of world literature.

The book features pages with deckle edges.

Pages: 592, Year of Publication: 1208, Dimensions: 16.5x16.5cm