The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem which has had enduring popularity since its creation. It recounts the return of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, from the Trojan War. The story tells of the many trials and hardships which Odysseus endures before returning to his home country, and of the problems which he must overcome when he finally reaches home. Essential Classics is a wonderful new series that offers a quick way into a range of exciting stories.

Fast-moving and accessible, each story is a shortened, dramatically illustrated version of the classic novel, which loses none of the strength and flavour of the original.