Homer: The Illiad and the Odyssey by Homer

Homer: The Illiad and the Odyssey

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator), T.E. Lawrence (Translator)

736 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced
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The Iliad and The Odyssey are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. This stunning jacketed hardback brings together these two works in accessible prose translations, ideal for those wanting to be ...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 47%
tense 30%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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