The Odyssey / Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original
Written by Homer
Published by Public Domain
Genre: Epic Poetry
Audience: General readers, students of literature, and lovers of mythology
Tone: Heroic and Reflective
In "The Odyssey," Ulysses embarks on a perilous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, facing mythical creatures and divine challenges, while his son Telemachus confronts the suitors threatening their household, ultimately leading to a dramatic reunion and reclaiming of their legacy.
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""Happy Ulysses, son of Laertes, you are indeed blessed in the possession of a wife endowed with such rare excellence.""
""I will bring out the mighty bow of Ulysses.""
""Heart, be still, you had worse than this to bear...""
""I swear by king Jove, by the rites of hospitality, and by that hearth of Ulysses to which I have now come, that all will surely happen as I have said it will.""
""Stranger, though a still poorer man should come here, it would not be right for me to insult him, for all strangers and beggars are from Jove.""
""I would rather be a paid servant in a poor man’s house and be above ground than king of kings among the dead.""
""An empty stomach is a very importunate thing.""
""If my brave father Ulysses ever did you loyal service... bear it in mind now as in my favour and tell me truly all.""
""You must not be in the least shy or nervous; you have taken this voyage to try and find out where your father is buried.""
""Singing comes cheap to those who do not pay for it.""