{"product_id":"the-odyssey-hardcover-3","title":"The Odyssey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003efollows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collectible edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003efeatures: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnabridged text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summary of what we know of Homer's life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOther\u003cb\u003e Chartwell Deluxe Editions\u003c\/b\u003e include: \u003ci\u003e Alice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmma\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Inferno\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIrish Fairy and Folk Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoby Dick, Phantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Republic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer \u003c\/b\u003eis a classical writer little is known about. He was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the greatest epic poet for his works, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, two poems that have had a lasting influence on Western literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.6 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52047203926317,"sku":"9780785846949","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-odyssey-hardcover-1562715.webp?v=1780169827","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-odyssey-hardcover-3","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}