The Odyssey by Homer (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Odyssey, a classic piece of literature and focuses on Odysseus, a man who has been separated from his family for years, as he tries to travel back to Ithaca and be reunited with his wife. The journey is not easy; he faces cyclopes, attacks and a shipwreck. But after seven years away from his loved ones on an island, he is prepared to do anything to get back. Homeric epics, such as The Odyssey, are considered to have been the greatest influence on ancient Greek culture and education, proving the impact of these incredible works on such an influential era.
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Greek poet
Homer would have lived in the 8th century B.C.
His works:
The Iliad, epic poem
The Odyssey, epic poem
Very little is known about Homer. Due to this lack of information, many specialists have doubted his existence. There are therefore two different viewpoints regarding Homer’s life:
Those that believe Homer existed. The see him as a bard; a poet who told stories, having lived between the 8th and 7th century B.C. They also believe him to be the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Those who don’t believe he existed and that the name Homer was just the name given to a group of bards who together wrote the two works for which he is credited.
At this time, the debate has still