The Odyssey by Homer is the timeless classic tale of the 10 year journey of Odysseus from Troy back to his beloved home and family in Ithaca. At home his wife is besieged by unwanted suitors feasting on the riches of the king's palace, and his son Telemachus now grown to manhood is too far outnumbered to deal with the vultures himself. Still Athena, though she will not confront Poseidon directly, argues for Zeus to order Calypso to free Odysseus so that he might return home and orchestrates plan after plan to see him safely home with rich treasure, victorious over the suitors, and able to rule again in peace.
This is by far my favorite piece of ancient literature and I highly recommend it as a must read for ages 14 and up.
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