Tell me, Muse, of the man of many twists and turns, who was driven far and wide after he captured the holy city of Troy. Twenty years after his departure to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus has yet to return to Ithaca. His household is in disarray: a horde of over 100 unruly and arrogant suitors is vying for the hand of Odysseus' wife, Penelope, while his young son, Telemachus, is powerless to stop them. Meanwhile, Odysseus is driven beyond the borders of the known world, facing countless divine and earthly challenges. Yet Odysseus is 'of many wiles,' and his cleverness and courage ultimately lead him home to reclaim both his family and his kingdom. The Odyssey rivals the Iliad as the greatest poem of Western culture and is perhaps the most influential text of classical literature. This elegant and captivating new translation is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction and notes to guide the reader.