--- product_id: 6999900 title: "The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics)" price: "180 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6999900-the-odyssey-penguin-clothbound-classics store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) **Price:** 180 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 180 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6999900-the-odyssey-penguin-clothbound-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics): 9780141192444: Homer, Rieu, D. C. H., Rieu, E. V., Jones, Peter V., Bickford-Smith, Coralie: Books Review: Great edition of an essential classic - This book presents a 1991 update of E. V. Rieu's lively and accessible 1946 translation of the Odyssey, revised by his son D. C. H. Rieu. The Odyssey is well known and influential, but as with many great works of art, one can often be surprised upon examining the original as opposed to the distorted shadows of it that we inherit from popular culture. The book is mostly focused on Odysseus's household and the events surrounding the moment of his return, and those household characters are well-developed and have storylines of their own. Events do not unfold in chronological order, and Odysseus's famous sea adventures and role in the Trojan war are mostly told in flashbacks as various characters recount them. The importance of hospitality is a strongly emphasized theme throughout, and feels almost as central as the theme of home and family. Odysseus himself is a complicated character, and the question of whether his actions are ethical or heroic is often left open to multiple interpretations. All of this results in a richer and more interesting experience of the story than I expected. I read Homer's Iliad from this same Penguin clothbound series first, but when I got into the Odyssey I began to notice some minor differences with the translation choices. The reason is that while Rieu's translation of the Iliad was more thoroughly and consistently revised and updated (by Peter Jones), the Odyssey was only lightly or partly revised. One result is that it retains some mid-century British style that can sound a bit dated to us or anachronistic to the ancient Greek context. Despite those minor misgivings (which only a perfectionist would care about really), this is still a great edition of the Odyssey and has lots of helpful introductory material. I also love the quality of the binding and the sea-green color scheme of the cover and ribbon (though I can't help wondering what it would look like if it had more of a bluish-purple or indigo hue in keeping with Homer's descriptions of the sea as wine colored). Review: Good enough quality - Wish they had higher quality options with real leather cover that book name doesn’t rub off from reading by time you get through with the book. Held together, pretty captivating inside, a classic I had to add to my shelf to become a more learn’ed man. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,673 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Ancient & Classical Poetry #24 in Epic Poetry (Books) #455 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,181) | | Dimensions | 5.39 x 1.38 x 8.07 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0141192445 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0141192444 | | Item Weight | 1.19 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | March 10, 2010 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | ## Images ![The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91tJdfOKReL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great edition of an essential classic *by D***E on June 19, 2025* This book presents a 1991 update of E. V. Rieu's lively and accessible 1946 translation of the Odyssey, revised by his son D. C. H. Rieu. The Odyssey is well known and influential, but as with many great works of art, one can often be surprised upon examining the original as opposed to the distorted shadows of it that we inherit from popular culture. The book is mostly focused on Odysseus's household and the events surrounding the moment of his return, and those household characters are well-developed and have storylines of their own. Events do not unfold in chronological order, and Odysseus's famous sea adventures and role in the Trojan war are mostly told in flashbacks as various characters recount them. The importance of hospitality is a strongly emphasized theme throughout, and feels almost as central as the theme of home and family. Odysseus himself is a complicated character, and the question of whether his actions are ethical or heroic is often left open to multiple interpretations. All of this results in a richer and more interesting experience of the story than I expected. I read Homer's Iliad from this same Penguin clothbound series first, but when I got into the Odyssey I began to notice some minor differences with the translation choices. The reason is that while Rieu's translation of the Iliad was more thoroughly and consistently revised and updated (by Peter Jones), the Odyssey was only lightly or partly revised. One result is that it retains some mid-century British style that can sound a bit dated to us or anachronistic to the ancient Greek context. Despite those minor misgivings (which only a perfectionist would care about really), this is still a great edition of the Odyssey and has lots of helpful introductory material. I also love the quality of the binding and the sea-green color scheme of the cover and ribbon (though I can't help wondering what it would look like if it had more of a bluish-purple or indigo hue in keeping with Homer's descriptions of the sea as wine colored). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good enough quality *by M***. on April 10, 2026* Wish they had higher quality options with real leather cover that book name doesn’t rub off from reading by time you get through with the book. Held together, pretty captivating inside, a classic I had to add to my shelf to become a more learn’ed man. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good size! Good quality *by W***Y on January 13, 2025* Aside from the tale, itself, this edition is a good one; good size, well bound, quite sufficient paper thickness, and printing that's large enough and very clear and readable. Have bought a copy for a gift, knowing the quality of this one. I have seen Dawn's rosy fingers! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Iliad (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Aeneid (Penguin Clothbound Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6999900-the-odyssey-penguin-clothbound-classics](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6999900-the-odyssey-penguin-clothbound-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*