The Odyssey

Odysseus Taunts Polyphemus

Coming soon, a study guide for Homer’s Odyssey. In the mean time, have a look at The Odyssey Summary for a précis of each book and links, and be sure to see notes on the epic genre.

Internal Links

• Homer
• The Odyssey Summary

External Links

• Odysseus — A background on the Odyssey and Odysseus
• A Study Guide by David Claudon
• Myth and the Odyssey
• The Odyssey: General Notes
• The Telemachiad (books 1-4 of the Odyssey)
• Odysseus and the Poet: Notes on Book VIII
• The Odyssey: Notes on Book IX
• The Odyssey: Notes on Book X
• Poor Confusing Elpenor
• The Odyssey: Notes on Book XI
• The Odyssey: The Lessons of Hell (more on Books XI and XII)
• The Odyssey: Odysseus’ Return