The Odyssey
Homer's epic of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who spends 10 years struggling to get home after the fall of Troy, while suitors fill his palace and court his wife, Penelope.
Write-up
A captivating tale of Odysseus’s journey home after the Trojan War. Fagles’ translation brings life to the text, but I felt its dense, lyrical style occasionally disrupted the narrative flow for first-time readers like myself.
The story’s blend of mythic adventure, human resilience, and divine intrigue remains timeless, making it a rewarding, if at times challenging, introduction to the genre
Readings
- Finished 6 May 2025 · Paper