--- product_id: 317584932 title: "The Odyssey" price: "€ 32.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/317584932-the-odyssey store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 4.6/5 star rating Classic epic literature 8th-7th century BC origins The Odyssey **Price:** € 32.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the legendary journey that shaped Western literature — don’t miss the epic everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Odyssey - **How much does it cost?** € 32.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/317584932-the-odyssey) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Praised by top literary critics and scholars, ensuring a reading experience that’s both profound and enjoyable. - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #10 in Epic Poetry and #19 in Ancient & Medieval Literature, join thousands who’ve rediscovered this masterpiece. - • **Rich Scholarly Insights:** Includes an introduction and notes by Bernard Knox, enriching your understanding of this literary classic. - • **Expert Modern Translation:** Robert Fagles’ bold, contemporary idiom makes ancient Greek poetry accessible and engaging for today’s reader. - • **Timeless Epic Masterpiece:** Experience the ageless journey of Odysseus, a story that has captivated readers for millennia. ## Overview The Odyssey, translated by Robert Fagles and published by Penguin Classics, is a definitive modern edition of Homer’s ancient Greek epic. Celebrated for its vivid storytelling and scholarly notes by Bernard Knox, this edition brings the timeless tale of Odysseus’ 20-year voyage home to life with contemporary language and critical acclaim. With a 4.6-star rating and top rankings in epic and ancient literature categories, it’s a must-have for any serious reader or literary enthusiast. ## Description Literature's grandest evocation of life's journey, at once an ageless human story and an individual test of moral endurance, Homer's ancient Greek epic The Odyssey is translated by Robert Fagles with an introduction and notes by Bernard Knox in Penguin Classics. When Robert Fagles' translation of The Iliad was published in 1990, critics and scholars alike hailed it as a masterpiece. Here, one of the great modern translators presents us with The Odyssey , Homer's best-loved poem, recounting Odysseus' wanderings after the Trojan War. With wit and wile, the 'man of twists and turns' meets the challenges of the sea-god Poseidon, and monsters ranging from the many-headed Scylla to the cannibalistic Cyclops Polyphemus - only to return after twenty years to a home besieged by his wife Penelope's suitors. In the myths and legends retold in this immortal poem, Fagles has captured the energy of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom. Seven greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. If you enjoyed The Odyssey , you might like Robert Fagles' translation of The Iliad , also available in Penguin Classics. 'Wonderfully readable ... Just the right blend of roughness and sophistication' Ted Hughes 'A memorable achievement ... Mr Fagles has been remarkably successful in finding a style that is of our time and yet timeless' Richard Jenkyns, The New York Times Book Review 'His translation of The Odyssey is his best work yet' Garry Wills, New Yorker Review: Great book. The cover is soft though - Great book. The cover is soft though, and easy to fold. Luckily, it didn't get damaged in the mail. Review: Very interesting - Great book and story about hardships of men. As someone getting back into reading, this book was different and interesting enough to rekindle the flame for reading ## Features - Penguin Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,059 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Epic Poetry #19 in European Poetry #19 in Ancient & Medieval Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 477 Reviews | ## Images ![The Odyssey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-ghHO6JyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book. The cover is soft though *by T***N on 28 November 2014* Great book. The cover is soft though, and easy to fold. Luckily, it didn't get damaged in the mail. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting *by D***D on 27 February 2026* Great book and story about hardships of men. As someone getting back into reading, this book was different and interesting enough to rekindle the flame for reading ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really well done *by D***O on 29 August 2023* The traducción is amazing. I'm Spanish and I can understand it perfectly and, not only that, I can appreciate the incredible level of traduccion. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Odyssey (Penguin Classics) - The Iliad (Penguin Classics) - The Aeneid (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/317584932-the-odyssey](https://www.desertcart.be/products/317584932-the-odyssey) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*