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title: "The Odyssey (Wordsworth Classics)"
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# The Odyssey (Wordsworth Classics)

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## Description

With an Introduction and Notes by Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London. Homer's great epic describes the many adventures of Odysseus, Greek warrior, as he strives over many years to return to his home island of Ithaca after the Trojan War. His colourful adventures, his endurance, his love for his wife and son have the same power to move and inspire readers today as they did in Archaic Greece, 2800 years ago. This poem has been translated many times over the years, but Chapman's sinewy, gorgeous rendering (1616) stands in a class of its own. Chapman believed himself inspired by the spirit of Homer himself, and matches the breadth and power of the original with a complex and stunning idiom of his own. John Keats expressed his admiration for the resulting work in the famous sonnet, 'On first looking into Chapman's Homer': 'Much have I travelled in the realms of gold…' This new Wordsworth edition of Chapman’s Homer contains accessible annotation, and a detailed introduction that places his masterpiece in the context of his own day, and discusses its influences on later poets.

Review: Wordsworth Editions: Homer's Odyssey translated by George Chapman - I bought this because it is the early modern Chapman translation. It really is excellent. Might not be to everyone's taste or philosophy of translation, and if you want an easier read there are loads to choose from. Book itself is surprizingly good quality for the very reasonable price. It has a slim but informative introduction, a glossary, and helpful notes.
Review: Perfect read - Great book, incredible story.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,082 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 34 in Epics 44 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry 243 in Poetry & Drama Criticism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 392 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wordsworth Editions: Homer's Odyssey translated by George Chapman
*by J***E on 11 October 2025*

I bought this because it is the early modern Chapman translation. It really is excellent. Might not be to everyone's taste or philosophy of translation, and if you want an easier read there are loads to choose from. Book itself is surprizingly good quality for the very reasonable price. It has a slim but informative introduction, a glossary, and helpful notes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect read
*by J***1 on 17 October 2025*

Great book, incredible story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book
*by S***E on 9 May 2024*

Excellent price great quality fast delivery

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*Last updated: 2026-05-03*