Classic Literature· Greece
The Odyssey
by HomerAggregate Editorial Score40/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published -800374 pagesEnglish
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Published in -800, The Odyssey established Homer as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Odysseus navigates gods, monsters, and the fury of Poseidon on his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War to Ithaca and his faithful wife Penelope. Homer's epic poem is the foundational adventure story of Western literature, explored in translation by Fitzgerald, Fagles, and Wilson. Themes of homecoming, adventure, loyalty run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement -800.
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First published in -800, Homer's The Odyssey is a work of classic literature that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with homecoming, adventure, loyalty, gods gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Times Literary Supplement -800. Its aggregate editorial score of 40/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes The Odyssey is how it handles its central concerns — homecoming, adventure, loyalty, gods — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The Odyssey reflects Homer's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Greece's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Times Literary Supplement
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Homer is a celebrated author from Greece known for influential works of classic literature.
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