Stories from the Odyssey
In Stories from the Odyssey, H. L. Havell, a classical scholar who wrote a series of retellings of Greek and Latin classics for young readers, tells Homer's epic in clear modern prose. After an introduction on Homer and the poem, the stories follow Telemachus as he confronts the suitors who besiege his mother Penelope and travels to Pylos and Sparta in search of news, then Odysseus on Calypso's island, among the Phaeacians and through his famous wanderings, with the Cyclops, Circe, the Sirens and the descent to the dead, and finally his return to Ithaca in disguise and his revenge. Faithful to the spirit of the original, it makes an inviting first encounter with the Odyssey. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Stories from the Odyssey
Stories from the Odyssey by H. L. Havell can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Stories from the Odyssey online?
Yes. Stories from the Odyssey opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Stories from the Odyssey free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Stories from the Odyssey is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Stories from the Odyssey in the public domain?
Yes. Stories from the Odyssey by H. L. Havell is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Stories from the Odyssey?
About 4 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Stories from the Odyssey?
Stories from the Odyssey by H. L. Havell is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
