The Odyssey

This version of The Odyssey was translated by Samuel Butler and published in 1898. The poem is believed to be dated between 800 and 600 BCE. Illustration: Roman mosaic dating from the 3rd century, BCE representing Ulysses during the Odyssey. You might also enjoy reading James Joyce's Ulysses, which parallels Odysseus' adventures by following a day in the life of an Irishman.