{"product_id":"the-odyssey-paperback","title":"The Odyssey – Paperback by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Title (Shopify):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Odyssey – Paperback by Homer (Translated by Emily Wilson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Description (Rich Text Body):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Shelved It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive, breathtaking modern verse translation of Western literature's foundational epic of endurance, cunning, and homecoming. Classical scholar Emily Wilson shatters centuries of Victorian-era framing to deliver a luminous, fast-paced translation that captures the raw psychological depth, poetry, and grit of Odysseus’s ten-year voyage home. Shelved proudly at the grand intersection of our \u003cb\u003eFiction \u0026amp; Dark Lore\u003c\/b\u003e sanctuary and our mythic wellness library alongside titles like \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, this landmark paperback is an essential crown jewel for every classical reader's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the apocalyptic devastation of the Trojan War, King Odysseus of Ithaca embarks on a legendary voyage across monster-haunted seas to reunite with his loyal wife Penelope and son Telemachus. But his journey is a relentless gauntlet thrown down by angry gods, deceptive sirens, man-eating giants, and the seductive traps of isolation and oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this celebrated, meter-for-meter translation, Emily Wilson breathes fresh vitality into Homer's ancient epic, exploring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCunning over Brutality (\u003ci\u003eMetis\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e How Odysseus survives impossible odds not through sheer muscle alone, but through relentless intellect, patience, and adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perils of Wandering:\u003c\/b\u003e Mythic trials—from the lotus-eaters and Polyphemus the Cyclops to Circe's halls and the underworld—that mirror the inner obstacles of the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomecoming (\u003ci\u003eNostos\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The agonizing, beautiful pursuit of return, loyalty, and reclaiming one's rightful place after years of exile and spiritual testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Radical New Translation:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Wilson's crisp, accessible verse style strips away archaic romanticism to reveal the fierce narrative momentum and complex humanity of Homer's masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyrical, gripping, and profoundly resonant, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e remains the ultimate epic exploration of resilience, survival, and the long road back to oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 592\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odyssey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55520835535167,"sku":"9780393356250","price":20.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1534\/5983\/files\/hi0W0tZwFn9780393356250.webp?v=1788960966","url":"https:\/\/shopevoke.net\/products\/the-odyssey-paperback","provider":"EVOKE Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}