The Odyssey

by Homer

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.

Book I

Book II