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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The ''Odyssey''’s action is spread over twenty-four books, generally half before | The ''Odyssey''’s action is spread over twenty-four books, set in medias res that generally occur half before Odysseus returns home, and half after. Throughout his journey, Odysseus faces numerous challenges that center around the deceits of the [[gods]], the indulgences of men, and the crosscultural desire to return home. For a synopsis of each book, see [[The Odyssey Summary]]. | ||
== Comparisons == | == Comparisons == | ||