{"product_id":"the-odyssey-an-illustrated-guide-a-character-by-character-guide-to-the-story-of-odysseus-9781507226452","title":"The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide: A Character-By-Character Guide to the Story of Odysseus","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor almost 3,000 years, the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseus's long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations, and retellings year after year. Now, this beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient Greek tale invites readers to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide\u003c\/i\u003e features 40 stunning full-color illustrations and offers a deep dive into the most important characters in the epic. Author and host of the popular podcast \u003ci\u003eLiterature and History\u003c\/i\u003e, Doug Metzger PhD, brings his characteristic humor and attention to detail to compelling character profiles of the main players in Homer's epic. Organized in the order they appear in the poem, each entry introduces a new figure in Odysseus's world, retelling the story of the\u003ci\u003e Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003ealong the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're a newcomer to ancient Greek myths or returning to a beloved story, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone looking for some classic adventure!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug Metzger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adams Media Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.11h x 6.01w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781507226452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoug Metzger is the host of the hit \u003ci\u003eLiterature and History Podcast \u003c\/i\u003e(LiteratureandHistory.com), a long-form, single-narrator show where he has produced about three-hundred hours of content on ancient literature, around eighty of which focus on ancient Greek literature. Having covered not only Homer's \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, but also centuries of later Greek and Latin literature influenced by these early epics, Doug brings panoramic knowledge of \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e's history and legacy to this project, as well as a good dose of humor! Doug's podcast has been featured on \u003ci\u003eLiterary Hub\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePacific Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe American Schola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003er\u003c\/i\u003e, Harvard's \u003ci\u003eSound Education\u003c\/i\u003e, and elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Doug Metzger \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48552042332317,"sku":"9781507226452","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8311e513-e7e7-4787-be93-abc46a3c0dca.jpg?v=1782828331","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-odyssey-an-illustrated-guide-a-character-by-character-guide-to-the-story-of-odysseus-9781507226452","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}