After the fall of Troy, the intrepid Odysseus sets sail for Ithaca. En route, his ships are blown off course and Odysseus and his men must face a series of adventures before they can reach home. He has to beguile the enchantress Circe, defeat the six-headed sea monster Scylla, and resist the lure of the Siren's song. And as he negotiates the favours bestowed on him by the goddess Athena and faces the wrath of god of the sea, Poseidon. Odysseus understands that he will have to rely on himself to overcome this ultimate test of endurance.The Odyssey is one of the most important epic poems of Greek mythology. It describes a rousing adventure and, in doing so, explores the various facets of the human condition. Features A brilliantly written classic from one of the world's oldest and most enchanting story tellers - Homer It is a timeless classic about the sojourns of Odysseus, which teach him lessons of life besides offering a rousing adventure The Odyssey is one of the oldest and most important epic poems of Greek mythology which is a must for all literature enthusiasts and students alike.
| ISBN: | 9788129129420 |
| Publication date: | 20th June 2013 |
| Author: | Homer |
| Publisher: | Rupa Publications an imprint of Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 514 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography, Literature and Literary studies |