Wrote in English · -750–-650
Homer
One book in the original English, with a translation beside it.
- Born
- -750
- Died
- -650
- Wrote in
- English
- On Paralelo
- 1 title
- Shortest read
- 589 minThe Odyssey: Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original
Where to start with Homer
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The Odyssey: Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original
"The Odyssey" by Homer is an ancient Greek epic composed around the 8th or 7th century BC. It follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his perilous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War.
Read a passage free →EN · PASSAGECalypso knew him at once—for the gods all know each other, no matter how far they live from one another—but Ulysses was not within; he was on the sea-shore as usual, looking out upon the barren ocean with tears in his eyes, groaning and breaking his heart for sorrow.
ESCalipso lo reconoció de inmediato —pues los dioses se conocen todos, no importa cuán lejos vivan unos de otros—, pero Ulises no estaba dentro; estaba en la orilla del mar, como de costumbre, mirando hacia el estéril océano con lágrimas e…
Reading Homer in English
Which Homer book should I read first?
The Odyssey: Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original, the one Homer title on Paralelo: about 589 minutes of reading.
Can I read Homer in English with a translation beside it for free?
Yes. A passage from every title is free to read without an account, and a free account opens the whole book, with a translation aligned to the original phrase by phrase.
Are the books by Homer in the public domain?
Yes. Homer died in -650, and the texts on Paralelo come from Project Gutenberg’s public-domain editions.