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# The Odyssey

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desertcart.com: The Odyssey: 9780393089059: Homer, Wilson, Emily: Books

Review: Best translation - Just finished reading Homer’s Odyssey and I’m honestly blown away. I’m so glad I finally took the plunge and read this epic as it’s one of the seminal texts to understand art and culture and one of the very first great works of literature the world has, dating back to around 700 BC — and yet it still feels remarkably alive and relevant. I read Emily Wilson’s translation, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s incredibly readable, and the introduction is clear and helpful — it really grounds you in the story and the world before you begin. I’d put this book off for years because every version I’d picked up before felt dense and intimidating, but this one completely changed that. If you’ve ever been curious about The Odyssey but felt overwhelmed, this is the version to get. Wilson’s translation is widely praised for its clarity and for its contemporary approach — including avoiding the layers of cultural misogyny that crept into many earlier English translations from the 15th–18th centuries. A true foundational classic that finally felt accessible. Highly recommend. 📚✨
Review: Wonderful and readable - This modern translation of a great epic pulsates with tension to its bitter bloody end, keeping the reader enthralled. The translation from ancient Greek strips all verbosity and in economical verses moves the story along swiftly, vividly bringing to life the story of Odysseus and the Bronze Age coastal world he lived in. It limns a portrait of Odysseus as a man determined to get home to his beloved wife and kingdom using only his wits, shrewdness, courage and resourcefulness. The last few chapters that culminate in a horrendous bloodbath feature an equally strong, courageous and shrewd Penelope and his son Telemachus.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,141 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Ancient & Classical Poetry #1 in Epic Poetry (Books) #2 in Classic Greek Literature |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,175 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best translation
*by R***N on February 2, 2026*

Just finished reading Homer’s Odyssey and I’m honestly blown away. I’m so glad I finally took the plunge and read this epic as it’s one of the seminal texts to understand art and culture and one of the very first great works of literature the world has, dating back to around 700 BC — and yet it still feels remarkably alive and relevant. I read Emily Wilson’s translation, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s incredibly readable, and the introduction is clear and helpful — it really grounds you in the story and the world before you begin. I’d put this book off for years because every version I’d picked up before felt dense and intimidating, but this one completely changed that. If you’ve ever been curious about The Odyssey but felt overwhelmed, this is the version to get. Wilson’s translation is widely praised for its clarity and for its contemporary approach — including avoiding the layers of cultural misogyny that crept into many earlier English translations from the 15th–18th centuries. A true foundational classic that finally felt accessible. Highly recommend. 📚✨

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful and readable
*by R***R on September 6, 2025*

This modern translation of a great epic pulsates with tension to its bitter bloody end, keeping the reader enthralled. The translation from ancient Greek strips all verbosity and in economical verses moves the story along swiftly, vividly bringing to life the story of Odysseus and the Bronze Age coastal world he lived in. It limns a portrait of Odysseus as a man determined to get home to his beloved wife and kingdom using only his wits, shrewdness, courage and resourcefulness. The last few chapters that culminate in a horrendous bloodbath feature an equally strong, courageous and shrewd Penelope and his son Telemachus.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great translation — esp for High school!
*by Z***E on December 31, 2025*

Excellent rendition of the Odyssey! I love how Emily Wilson uses plain language which mimics the style of the original language of Homer — I love that you could read this story aloud and not have any trouble understanding the plot or feelings of the characters. The best translation in my opinion!

## Frequently Bought Together

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- The Aeneid

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