{"product_id":"the-odyssey-1","title":"The Odyssey","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Homer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collectible edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler, features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnabridged text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summary of what we know of Homer’s life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795964621089,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/1011\/2545\/files\/IMG-0914.jpg?v=1780431719","url":"https:\/\/www.elmsidegoods.com\/products\/the-odyssey-1","provider":"Elmside Goods ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}