The Odyssey

Life and Background of the Author.

Introduction to The Odyssey.

Critical Commentaries.

Book 1: Athena Inspires the Prince.

Book 2: Telemachus Sets Sail.

Book 3: King Nestor Remembers.

Book 4: The King and Queen of Sparta.

Book 5: Odysseus--Nymph and Shipwreck.

Books 6-8: The Princess and the Stranger;
Phaeacia's Halls and Gardens;
A Day for Songs and Contests.

Book 9: In the One-Eyed Giant's Cave.

Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea.

Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead.

Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun.

Books 13 & 14: Ithaca at Last;
The Loyal Swineherd.

Books 15 & 16: The Prince Sets Sail for Home;
Father and Son.

Book 17: Stranger at the Gate.

Book 18: The Beggar-King at Ithaca.

Book 19: Penelope and Her Guest.

Book 20: Portents Gather.

Book 21: Odysseus Strings His Bow.

Book 22: Slaughter in the Hall.

Book 23: The Great Rooted Bed.

Book 24: Peace.

Character Analyses.

Critical Essays.

CliffsNotes Review.

CliffsNotes Resource Center.

Index.