The Odyssey (Grand Type Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) Large Print

With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.

• 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort.
• Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain.
• Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering.
• Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring.

The Odyssey chronicles the perilous journey of Odysseus, the clever king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. For ten years, he faces gods, monsters, and temptation-outwitting the Cyclops Polyphemus, resisting the enchantress Circe, and enduring the deadly songs of the Sirens. But every triumph invites further trials, as the wrath of Poseidon dogs his voyage, determined to avenge his son Polyphemus. Meanwhile, in Ithaca, Odysseus's wife Penelope holds her household together, fending off ruthless suitors, while his son Telemachus grows into manhood on his own quest for truth and identity. Through perseverance, ingenuity, and loyalty, Odysseus presses forward, determined to reclaim his place and reunite his family.

Composed in the 8th century BC, Homer's The Odyssey is one of the greatest works of world literature. Blending mythology with human struggle, it explores timeless themes of resilience, belonging, and the universal longing for home.