Book Title: The Odyssey

Author: Homer

Book Description: The Odyssey (originally composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE; published in English in 1614) is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems by Homer. The story follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. The poem is divided into 24 books and is one of the oldest existing works of literature still read by contemporary audiences.

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The Odyssey (originally composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE; published in English in 1614) is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems by Homer. The story follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. The poem is divided into 24 books and is one of the oldest existing works of literature still read by contemporary audiences.

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Title
The Odyssey
Author
Homer
Translator
William Cowper
License

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This work (The Odyssey by Homer) is free of known copyright restrictions.

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Publisher
Ryerson University
Publication Date
February 15, 2022