October book: Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey by Homer translated by Emily Wilson Join us for a literary journey into a “story” that has influenced countless others. Gods, Monsters, Magical Islands. The original fantasy, Odyssey is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. We’re reading the acclaimed Emily Wilson translation. Next month, we'll read a modern retelling of the Odyssey... From Wikipedia: The Oddesy tells the story of the hero Odysseus trying to sail home after the Trojan War. It follows the heroic king of Ithaca, Odysseus, also known by the Latin variant Ulysses, and his homecoming journey after the ten-year-long Trojan War. His journey from Troy to Ithaca lasts an additional ten years, during which time he encounters many perils and all of his crewmates are killed. In Odysseus's long absence, he is presumed dead, leaving his wife Penelope and son Telemachus to contend with a group of unruly suitors competing for Penelope's hand in marriage. We're reading the acclaimed Emily Wilson translation. Next month, we'll read a modern retelling of the Odyssey...please join us for this literary journey.