The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey (1899)

The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey is a classic literary work that was originally written by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This book is part of the larger epic poem, The Odyssey, which tells the story of the Greek hero, Odysseus, and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War.In this particular book, Odysseus and his men encounter the monstrous creature known as Scylla, who devours several of his crew members. They also face the deadly whirlpool known as Charybdis, which threatens to swallow their ship whole. Despite these challenges, Odysseus manages to navigate his way through these treacherous waters and continue on his journey home.Throughout the book, Homer weaves together themes of bravery, cunning, and survival, as Odysseus and his men must use all of their skills and intelligence to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Along the way, they also encounter a variety of other characters and creatures, including the sorceress Circe and the god of the sea, Poseidon.Overall, The Twelfth Book of Homer's Odyssey is a gripping and timeless tale of adventure and heroism that has captivated readers for centuries.Edited For The Use Of Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.