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What are readers saying about The Odyssey (Perennial Classics)?
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Tracy posted a review at 2009-11-27 22:53:46.
(Language: English)
 
The original epic and hero's journey. Loaded with myth and metaphor.
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Brooklyn posted a review at 2009-11-26 14:06:39.
(Language: English)
Hated it!!!
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Mike posted a review at 2009-11-25 06:57:38.
(Language: English)
 
A classics adventure which highlights great heroes of old
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Marilynn posted a review at 2009-11-22 16:43:14.
(Language: English)
Had to translate in Latin 4 in college.
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Beth posted a review at 2009-11-20 16:06:26.
(Language: English)
Just started this book, have been wanting to read it for awhile now. :-)
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Sally posted a review at 2009-11-19 19:09:28.
(Language: English)
well, i saw the cartoon.. does that count
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Suchita posted a review at 2009-11-19 16:02:39.
(Language: English)
classic...........worth reading
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Delores posted a review at 2009-11-19 07:11:16.
(Language: English)
Ultimate adventure!
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Patricia posted a review at 2009-11-19 01:26:48.
(Language: English)
I had read a synopsis of the adventures of Odysseus in high school, but it was nice to read the entire epic poem to get the full story. Odysseus is an intelligent, cunning hero and you are really rooting for him by the time he finally makes it home from his long journey and is ready to take action against the usurpers of his household. So many stories of this time period end in tragedy, it's nice that there is a satisfactory end to Odysseus's story after so many years of pain and heartache for him and his family. I enjoyed The Odyssey more than The Iliad because it seems a more intimate story overall. We really come to know the man Odysseus, his son Telemachus and wife, Penelope through their thoughts and interactions with others. The Iliad takes place during the Trojan war and focuses on the Greek and Trojan warriors and what takes place on the battlefield. The Odyssey is not quite a continuation of the Iliad, but takes place 10 years after the end of the Trojan war from which the great warrior Odysseus never returned. It seems he had some trouble on the high seas and on various islands along the way and has been unable to make it home. In the meantime, his home has been invaded by suitors who think he is dead and want to marry Penelope. Telemachus is not strong or powerful enough to throw them out and goes on a journey to find news of his father. With the help of the gods, Odysseus and Telemachus are finally able to defend their home. I would recommend reading both The Iliad and Odyssey together but if you're only going to pick up one, read The Odyssey.
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