The Odyssey: SeaWolf Press Illustrated Classic

A unique edition of this Greek classic from SeaWolf Press. Text translated by Samuel Butler into prose and formatted to be easy-to-read with a large font size. A cover from a N. C. Wyeth illustration. SeaWolf Press does not use AI-generated images for their covers or illustrations. 114 total black and white illustrations including 24 full-page illustrations by Patten Wilson and 30 special drawings by A. de Cardis from the 1926 Italian edition of this title. Includes a table of Greek and Roman God names (Ulysses is the Roman name for the Greek God Odysseus) Includes a map of the Mediterranean depicting Ulysses’s route Includes the 1896 painting Odysseus and Polyphemus by Arnold Bocklin Printed locally, not overseas. Printed on cream-colored paper to better give the feel of reading old classics. Be sure to use Amazon’s ‘Read sample’ feature to compare our edition with others. The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, chronicling the harrowing journey of Ulysses (Odysseus) back to his kingdom in Ithaca following the Trojan War. Over the course of ten tumultuous years, Ulysses confronts a series of perilous and fantastical trials: he outwits the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, resists the enchantments of the sorceress Circe, narrowly escapes the irresistible song of the Sirens, navigates past the deadly sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis, and endures captivity by the nymph Calypso. Throughout these ordeals, Ulysses’s steadfast wife, Penelope, endures her own trials as she fends off a horde of suitors vying for her hand and her husband’s estate. Blending adventure, myth, and timeless themes of loyalty, wit, and human resilience, The Odyssey has continued to captivate readers for centuries. Are you looking to embark on a journey filled with adventure, heroism, and timeless insight into the human experience? Then The Odyssey by Homer is your ticket to one of the world’s greatest epics. Here you’ll encounter daring escapes, cunning tricks, and magical encounters–all woven into a story that has captivated minds for nearly three millennia. By diving into Ulysses’s epic struggle to return home, you’ll witness why The Odyssey remains central to Western literature and storytelling. Not only will you be entertained by fantastical mythological encounters, but you’ll also discover the roots of narratives that continue to influence modern books, films, and TV shows. If you want a compelling window into the ancient world and an unforgettable tale of endurance, ingenuity, and heart, The Odyssey is an absolute must-read.