The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with Robert Fagles (Translator)

The Odyssey

Homer with Robert Fagles (Translator)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

541 pages | first published -800

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Robert Fagles's stunning modern-verse translation-available at last in our black-spine classics line A Penguin Classic The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey through life. In the myths and legends that are retold here...
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Summary of 33631 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
challenging 42%
tense 21%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 16%
informative 14%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 39% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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