The Odyssey by Homer, Samuel Butler

Fully Annotated Edition. The Odyssey is one of two epic stories attributed to Homer. It centers on Greek hero Odysseus' journey home after the ten-year Trojan War. The adventures of his voyage include tales of love, war, and sensual bliss. Along the way, he must survive a shipwreck, the lure of the enchanting Sirens, the clutches of a Cyclops, and a battle with a group of devious suitors after his wife, Penelope.