The Odyssey

About this book

Homer's The Odyssey is a foundational poem in the Western canon, exploring themes of violence, the aftermath of war, wealth, poverty, power, marriage, family, identity, and the evolving concept of home for travellers. This new translation, the first by a woman, maintains the original Greek line count and Homer's pace. Emily Wilson uses elemental, resonant language and iambic pentameter, allowing contemporary readers to engage with Homer's descriptions, similes, and the adventures of its hero.