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The Odyssey
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Format: PDF. Readable on any device.
- Title in Swedish
- Odysséen
- Languages
- Swedish and English
- Pages
- about 658
- Edition
- unabridged
Book summary
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to return home after the Trojan War, but his journey turns into a long wandering full of trials. He faces mythical creatures, capricious gods, and temptations that slow his return. Meanwhile, Penelope, his wife, resists the suitors invading their home. Each stage tests Odysseus’s intelligence, patience, and determination. This foundational tale mixes adventure, cunning, and fate, offering a reflection on journey, identity, and perseverance.
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