The Odyssey

This epic poem follows Ulysses, one of the Greek leaders that brought an end to the ten-year-long Trojan war. Longing for home, he travels across the Mediterranean Sea to return to his kingdom in Ithaca; unfortunately, our hero manages to anger Neptune, the god of the sea, making his trip home agonizingly slow and extremely dangerous. While Ulysses is trying to return home, his family in Ithaca is also in danger. Suitors have traveled to the home of Ulysses to marry his wife, Penelope, believing that her husband did not survive the war. These men are willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.

The Odyssey is one of the oldest works of Western literature, dating back to classical antiquity. Homer’s epic poem belongs in a collection called the Epic Cycle, which includes the Iliad. It was originally written in ancient Greek, utilizing a dactylic hexameter rhyme scheme.

Published in 2017, The Odyssey reflects contemporary themes and storytelling that resonates with today's readers.

It sits at the crossroads of Fiction, Classics, and Fantasy, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Homer's work and build a focused reading list.

Homer's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.

Within Fiction, readers who liked The Odyssey often gravitate toward A Storm of Swords, Tress of the Emerald Sea, and The Silent Patient — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.