Odyssey of Homer

<p><strong>Homer's great epic <em>The Odyssey</em>--one of Western literature's most enduring and important works--translated by Richmond Lattimore</strong></p><p><strong>A splendid achievement. . . the best translation there is of a great perhaps the greatest poet. -- <em>New York Times Book Review</em></strong></p><p>A classic for the ages <em>The Odyssey</em> recounts Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War--and the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne kingdom and family in Ithaca.</p><p>During his absence his steadfast and clever wife Penelope and now teenaged son Telemachus have lived under the constant threat of ruthless suitors all desperate to court Penelope and claim the throne. As the suitors plot Telemachus' murder the gods debate Odysseus' fate. With help from the goddess Athena the scattered family bides their time as Odysseus battles his way through storm and shipwreck the cave of the Cyclops the isle of witch-goddess Circe the deadly Sirens' song a trek through the Underworld and the omnipresent wrath of the scorned god Poseidon.</p><p>An American poet and classicist Richmond Lattimore's translation of <em>The Odyssey </em>is widely considered among the best available in the English language. Lattimore breathes modern life into Homer's epic bringing this classic work of heroes monsters vengeful gods treachery and redemption to life for modern readers.</p>