The story of Odysseus continues to capture the popular imagination from fiction like Madeline Miller’s Circe to Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film starring Matt Damon that’s already selling out theaters: and this beautifully illustrated guide based on the character profiles of the most important figures in the ancient Greek tale goes beyond the recap to explore the narrative with a focus on the heroes, deities, and monsters that drive the classic tale. A swashbuckling hero, a fearsome Cyclops, the deadly sirens, a pantheon of meddling Olympian gods like Poseidon and Menelaus…the characters of The Odyssey have captured imaginations since the epic poem was first written in the 8th century. With The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide, you can rediscover the classic story in a new way-told through illustrated portraits of its indelible characters. This book is a voyage through the heroes, deities, monsters, and commoners of The Odyssey-in the order they appear in Homer’s original tale. As you come to know The Odyssey’s most famous figures, you’ll also hear the story of The Odyssey itself-a tale of a hero’s long journey home. Get to know The Odyssey characters, who are as timeless and beloved as the original tale in The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide!
