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"The Odyssey" is the most glorious and magnificent life journey story in the history of human literature. It is also known as an eternal story that has been told for thousands of years. Now it is officially published in the seventh volume of "The Most Classic English Library". Therefore, it is facing Chinese readers in the most complete form and the most authoritative English translation. "The Odyssey" is the work that Homer felt most proud of writing. It mainly tells the story of Odysseus who experienced many hardships and dangers on his way home after the Trojan War. The journey back home actually took him ten years. When he finally overcomes all difficulties and reaches his hometown, he finds that his home is no longer his home, but has been occupied by his wife's suitors. The Trojan War lasted ten years, and the journey home took him another ten. There was no news from him for twenty years. His wife mistakenly believed he was dead. Therefore, she must deal with many suitors together with her son. Homer also has another great epic work that is as famous as "The Odyssey": "The Iliad". Both works are Homer's great works.
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