The Odyssey (the Samuel Butler Prose Translation) by Homer

The Odyssey (the Samuel Butler Prose Translation)

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

168 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced

Description

"The Odyssey" is a classical epic poem about the events following the fall of Troy and the end of the Trojan War which is generally thought to have been written at the end of the 8th century BC. The story centers on Odysseus and his ten year journ...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
challenging 41%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
dark 20%
reflective 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 39% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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