Shipwrecked, hunted, and haunted by gods and monsters alike, Odysseus fights not just to return home, but to reclaim his identity. In this timeless epic, The Odyssey, the legendary king of Ithaca braves raging seas, seductive enchantresses, and unspeakable trials across a world ruled by divine whim and human folly. Each step of his journey is both a battle of survival and a test of wit, courage, and endurance.
While Odysseus struggles to find his way back, his wife Penelope is besieged by suitors determined to claim his throne, and his son Telemachus sets out in search of a father he barely remembers. Interwoven with tales of ancient heroism, treachery, and the enduring pull of home, this tale speaks to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
Samuel Butler’s vivid prose translation breathes fresh clarity into Homer’s ancient masterpiece, capturing the grandeur and humanity of one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. This is not just a voyage across oceans, but into the depths of longing, loyalty, and the price of return.