The Iliad & The Odyssey

Name: The Iliad & The Odyssey
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Rating: 4.8 (3702 reviews)
Author: Homer

by Homer

Historical Fiction Classics

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4.8 stars from 3,702 reviews. Top 63% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You want to finally read the books that everyone references but few actually finish, and the Butler translation makes it feel like a novel rather than dusty verse.
You're interested in how ancient cultures understood warfare, fate, and human nature at their core.
You appreciate stories about flawed characters doing extraordinary things under impossible circumstances.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer verse translated as verse—if you want the poetic rhythm and structure of the original, the Fagles or Fitzgerald versions might serve you better.
You're looking for a quick read—these are substantial epics that demand time and attention.
You need contemporary settings and sensibilities—ancient values around honour, slavery, and warfare won't be softened for modern tastes.

About this book

Homer's existence as a historical figure remains debated, but the works attributed to Homer have profoundly influenced Greek history, literature, and Western civilization. The Iliad and The Odyssey are epic poems that shaped Ancient Greece's culture, societal values, religious beliefs, and practices of warfare. This edition presents the Samuel Butler translation. Unlike the poetic renderings of translators such as Robert Fagles and Robert Fitzgerald, Butler's approach renders the epics in a prose style reminiscent of modern novels.

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