
The Odyssey
Homer (-800)
“The original adventure story — a hero trying to get home for ten years — and still the definitive text on what it means to be human.”
EraAncient Greek / Archaic
Pages400
Difficulty★★★☆☆ Challenging
AP Appearances18
homecomingloyaltyidentitycunninghospitalityfateperseverancetemptationmiddle-schoolHigh SchoolAP EnglishCollegeIB
Major Themes
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homecoming
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loyalty
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identity
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cunning
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hospitality
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fate
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perseverance
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temptation
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