Odyssey - The Stairway to the English Free Realm (8) (5000-word Bedside English Learning Reader) (English-Chinese Contrastive Translation)

Author: Homer (Ancient Greece)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Odyssey primarily narrates the story of Odysseus, one of the main Greek commanders and the king of Ithaca, who, after the fall of the city of Troy, undergoes ten years of wandering before returning home. During his journey back, Odysseus faces various hardships and obstacles. The story begins with the gods deciding to send Odysseus back home and unfolds along two threads. One thread involves the men who are courting Odysseus' wife, Penelope, at his home, where they hold daily feasts, squandering his wealth. Penelope, left alone, struggles to the advances of the suitors. Odysseus' son, Telemachus, resenting the suitors' reckless behavior, is inspired by Athena, the daughter of Zeus, to seek news of his father. He first goes to Pylos to ask Nestor, then travels to Sparta to visit Menelaus. The other thread involves the goddess Calypso, who, after learning of the gods' decision, reluctantly agrees to let Odysseus return to his homeland. On his way home, Odysseus encounters a storm and is stranded in the land of the Phaeacians. With the help of King Alcinous of the Phaeacians, Odysseus finally returns to his homeland. Telemachus returns with news of his father, and the two threads converge as father and son meet. With the help of Athena, they take revenge on the suitors. In the end, the opposing sides, under the mediation of Athena, cease their fight and sign a peace treaty.