This book is not yet featured on Listopia. He entrusts Theoclymenus to a loyal crewman, Piraeus. The final part in our series about the Trojan War brings our ship-wrecked hero, Odysseus back home after 20 long years away. The story of the return of Eperitus and Odysseus to Ithaca, 20 years after they left for the Trojan War, is an epic on its own right. He visits Eumaeus , the swineherd, who happens to be hosting a disguised Odysseus. The Phaeacians arrive at Ithaca the next day, unload Odysseus and his gear, and return home. This is focused on Odysseus return to Ithaca, Telemachus trying to find his father with the help of a disguised Eperitus, Penelope being disgusted by the suitors, Halitherses and Mentor not doing very much. Good understanding of the text and the analysis is clear and relevant. Final episode in Iliff’s Trojan War series, Odysseus returns to Ithaca and confronts the villains who seeks the hand of Penelope and Odysseus’ kingdom. Fast-paced, unpredictable and totally absorbing. is the stunning conclusion to the Adventures of Odysseus series. Return to Ithaca Not everything is smooth sailing, friendships and love are treated to the limit. Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at university where he developed a passion for the ancient stories of Greek history and mythology. Part 4: Return to Ithaca Book 13. Due to Athena casting a mist over Odysseus, he doesn’t recognise the fact he is in Ithaca and curses the Phaeacians, despite their helping him. This is a blockbuster of a book and a fitting end to this fabulous series. The story of the return of Eperitus and Odysseus to Ithaca, 20 years after they left for the Trojan War, is an epic on its own right. As soon as Odysseus arrived to Ithaca, Athena disguised him as a beggar so he could remain hidden and analyze the loyalty of his friends and family. Telemachus, son of Odysseus and Penelope, is just coming of age (he is approximately 21) and is at a loss as to what to do about the suitors. Summary: Book 16 The only bad thing about this book is that it is the end of the series... A fitting ending to a really enjoyable series. Odysseus and Eperitus have survived everything. ( Log Out /  Odysseus originally left Ithaca to participate in the Trojan War, according to SparkNotes. Buy Return to Ithaca: Volume 6 (The Adventures of Odysseus) by Iliffe, Mr Glyn from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. After sleeping all the way home, the Phaeacians ‘first they lifted Odysseus off the decks – linen and lustrous carpet too – and laid him down on the sand asleep, still dead to the world, then hoisted out the treasures’. However, Odysseus does later confess to Telemachus who he is when Eumaeus has gone to the palace, showing that Odysseus has total faith in his son to keep his secret. When Odysseus first returns to Ithaca in book 13 of the Odyssey, he assumes he is in another far-off unknown island with unknown inhabitants. This was an easy and enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the next instalments. The thrilling final instalment of the epic and bestselling Adventures of Odysseus. Odysseus’ vulnerable side is also shown on his return to Ithaca; Athena, disguised as a shepherd is the first person he came across and he was ‘overjoyed at the sight’, showing that he had been lonely. The Odyssey is an epic Greek poem that tells the story of the return journey of Odysseus to the island of Ithaca.It describes the challenges that Odysseus had to face as he tried to return home. Compassion is another trait we can see in Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca as he asks Athena about Telemachus, his son, Laertes, his father and his wife, Penelope to ensure that they are all safe and well. This also can imply that Odysseus feels he has been through his fair share of hardships now and wants just some kindness from a stranger. But now they face a last test, perhaps the most difficult of all… Can they reclaim what has been lost? Odysseus Goes to War. Odysseus’ cunning is also shown throughout book 13 on his return to Ithaca, as he tries to fool Athena, still disguised as the shepherd, into thinking that he is someone other than Odysseus – and had he not been talking to Athena it probably would have worked. See all formats and editions. It is time for you… Ten years have passed since the fall of Troy, and the Greek hero Odysseus still has not returned to his kingdom in Ithaca. Odysseus’ ability to fend for himself and also his pride in what he has earned shows through in this quote too, as his saying ‘I’ll inspect my treasure and count it up myself’, shows his pride in the treasure he has earned and also his self sufficiency, as he doesn’t believe he needs anyone else to help him sort through things or count. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. He dreams of returning to his home; to Ithaca. Not everything is smooth sailing, friendships and love are treated to the limit. One of the controversies in this section of the tale is that the Phaeacians, who are models of hospitality, apparently are to be punished by the gods for their kindness and generosity. These books serve to return Odysseus, at last, to Ithaca; in addition, they further consider two of the most important themes in the epic: hospitality and loyalty. June 5th 2017 Odysseus’ qualities of being suspicious and also slightly selfish are shown here, as it says ‘I’ll inspect my treasure and count it up myself. As they part, they see a hawk fly by carrying a dove in its talons, which Theoclymenus interprets as a favorable sign of the strength of Odysseus’s house and line. 5.0 out of 5 stars Homer updated. This shows several bad qualities in Odysseus as he lets out all of his hatred and anger and directs it at the Phaeacians who helped him home, saying ‘so damn those lords and captains, those Phaeacians!’ There are also undertones of disappointment in Odysseus’ tone whilst cursing; he thought he was going home ‘they swore they’d send me home to sunny Ithaca’ and instead he ended up in ‘this no-man’s land’ that was unrecognisable to him. But back on Ithaca things look little better. In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus returns to Ithaca after ten years fighting at Troy and another ten years struggling to get home. He dreams of returning to his home; to Ithaca. This shows how strong Odysseus’ desire to get home is and how disheartened he feels due to thinking that he has once again not made it there. A grade response. This also shows determination and stubbornness in Odysseus, as he doesn’t give up on an idea once it is in his head. This war, the Trojan War, started because Paris, the Trojan prince, abducted (or eloped with) Helen, the wife of Menelaus. This is a timeline of Odysseus' Journey From Ithaca to the Trojan War Then Back Home by: Emilia Irovic There was a call to war of the Achaeans (Greeks) against the people of Troy. Telemachus focuses on his father's return to Ithaca in Book XV. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Firstly Odysseus visits his swineherd, Evmaios. The Greeks attacked the Trojans in order to return Helen of Troy to Menelaus, and as one of Helen's original suitors, Odysseus had sworn an oath to assist Menelaus. Books 1-4. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Book 13 shows Odysseus’ return to Ithaca with the help of Alcinous and the Phaeacians. However, Odysseus’ reliance on his wealth also shows through again here as he says ‘save these treasures, save me too’, showing that he puts his wealth before his own safety. THE HOMECOMING OF ODYSSEUS (THE ODYSSEY, BOOKS 13–24) The second half of the Odyssey (Books 13–24) narrates how Odysseus returned to his palace, killed the suitors, and was recognized and reunited with Penelope, and how he resumed his rule over Ithaca. Book 14 shows Odysseus to be grateful for the good Xenia shown by his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. Welcome back. The Odyssey II: Ithaca. ( Log Out /  Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2017. To see what your friends thought of this book, Return to Ithaca (Adventures of Odysseus #6). The Odyssey Summary Years after the end of the Trojan War, the Greek hero Odysseus still hasn't come home to Ithaka. At the beginning of book 13, Odysseus is transported home to Ithaca by the Phaeacians, on the instructions of King Alcinous. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. 2. In book 16, Odysseus once again acts deceitfully as Telemachus comes to Eumaeus’ hut and Odysseus once again lies about his background and person. Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca in the 13th book of the Odyssey. To take revenge, Poseidon fulfills a prophecy mentioned in book 8: he turns to stone the Phaeacian ship that carried Odysseus to Ithaca just as it returns to the Phaeacian harbor, so that the ship sinks. Return to Ithaca (1946) by Eyvind Johnson is a more realistic retelling of the events that adds a deeper psychological study of the characters of Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus. What will you do when it's your turn to pick your book club's next read? Why not? In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus returns to Ithaca after ten years fighting at Troy and another ten years struggling to get home. Not everything is smooth sailing, friendships and love are treated to the limit. Strong piece of work, In Book 23, Odysseus finally removes his disguise after defeating the suitors and struggles to reunite with his wife after so long away. For readers of David Gemmell, Christian Cameron and Simon Scarrow, Also, when Athena reveals the presence of the suitors at the palace to Odysseus, he begins scheming with her about cunning ways to get rid of them and claim back his homeland once again. But things have changed: what used to be his island has been overrun by suitors who clamor for his wife's hand in marriage and plague his son, Telemachus. The story of the return of Eperitus and Odysseus to Ithaca, 20 years after they left for the Trojan War, is an epic on its own right. Start by marking “Return to Ithaca (Adventures of Odysseus #6)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Odysseus is the king of Ithaca. The Adventures of Odysseus King of Ithaca The Gates of Troy The Armour of Achilles The Oracles of Troy The Voyages of Odysseus Return to Ithaca Praise for Glyn Iliffe After Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus due to Athena's advice, the two men plan the downfall of the suitors. Despite the fact Odysseus is unrecognisable as himself, disguised as a beggar by Athena, Eumaeus invites Odysseus into his home ‘Come, follow me into my palace, old man, so you, at least, can eat your fill of bread and wine’. The Phaeacians give Odysseus more gifts, to appropriately honour a man who has endured such an extraordinary journey, and then send him on his way. His suspicion surrounding them may be due to the fact he believes they haven’t returned him home though, but his selfishness in saying ‘Did they make off with anything?’ shows that Odysseus doesn’t care about the wealth or well-being of the Phaeacians, just his own. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Book XIII Summary: Odysseus stops telling his story, and the next day Alcinous and others give him gifts. But back on Ithaca things look little better. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Book 6 of 6: The Adventures of Odysseus. Refresh and try again. This really shows the status that opulent treasures could bring to a man during these times. But back on Ithaca things look little better. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. ( Log Out /  Eperitus acting completely out of character. Whilst talking to Eumaeus, Odysseus could also be seen as slightly arrogant as he appears very self-assured and confident, as when Eumaeus admits that he is doubtful that Odysseus is still alive, he says ‘On my oath, I swear – Odysseus is on his way!’, showing him to be trying to stick up for himself and make sure others remain confident in his abilities. And what an amazing finale it was! This is a gesture of kindness and generosity, which isn’t reciprocated by Odysseus, who, instead of being grateful, wakes up after they have departed. by Canelo. In Book 23, Odysseus finally The Adventures of Odysseus King of Ithaca The Gates of Troy The Armour of Achilles The Oracles of Troy The Voyages of Odysseus Return to Ithaca Praise for Glyn Iliffe ‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action… It will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement This shows Odysseus’ deceitfulness and cunning again as in book 13, as he tells Eumaeus that ‘I hail from Crete’s broad land’. Book 13 marks Odysseus’s long-awaited return to Ithaca. We’d love your help. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. Did they make off with anything in their ship?’, implying that Odysseus, having lost all trust in the Phaeacians ‘they never kept their word’, believes they may also have stolen from him. Odysseus has been to Hell and back. Odysseus again shows his desire for revenge too in book 16, as he begins plotting with Telemachus (once he had been made ‘taller, supple, young’ by Athena) for revenge on the suitors, saying ‘a pair of swords for the two os us, a pair of spears’. Για άλλη μια φορά μπαίνω στο δίλημμα τι βαθμολογία να δώσω, καθώς δεν έχω τη δυνατότητα να δώσω 4,5 αστεράκια! After struggling against the gods and his fate for more than twenty years, Odysseus has returned to Ithaca at last. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Athena helped Odysseus when he woke up after being put ashore. Odysseus return to ithaca 1. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. This is a blockbuster of a book and a fitting end to this fabulous series. How does book 21 of The Odyssey foreshadow future events? A large and rowdy mob of suitors who have overrun Odysseus’s palace and pillaged his land continue to court his wife, Penelope. Odysseus thanks Alcinous for his hospitality, and after some fanfare Alcinous' men set sail while Odysseus sleeps peacefully on board. This is an assessment to be used as a follow-up to my "Tales from the Odyssey" comprehension packet. Odysseus’ desire for revenge on the suitors also shows through here ‘brooding on ways to serve the suitors right’, showing that he doesn’t easily forgive those who he believe t be against him and he will plan until he gets his revenge and believes that the have paid for what they have done. Book Six in The Adventures of Odysseus. The fact he begs her to help him shows that he may not be as self-reliant as previously inferred ‘treat me kindly – no cruelty, please’. A great ending to the series, its on a knife edge all the way through. Odysseus has been to Hell and back. Hide other formats and editions. How is Odysseus portrayed in the first 5 books of the Odyssey. How does Odysseus act on his return to Ithaca? Eumaeus, Telemachus, and Irus. Also, Odysseus’ self-reliance again becomes apparent here, as he says ‘I wouldn’t take a thing’, showing his pride and ability to fend for himself. Deserted by the Gods, and now in bitter conflict with his friend Eperitus, times look bleak. Furthermore, Odysseus persuades Eumaeus that he has been reduced to poverty ‘poor as I am’, which shows his cunning again, but also implies that he may be looking for sympathy. Book Description: After twenty years, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, but instead of receiving the homecoming he had hoped for finds himself caught in an intense battle of wills with his faithful and long-suffering wife Penelope. Pretty brutal from Odysseus all in all, bringing retribution down on the heads of the suitors who had made his wife’s life a misery in the last decade before his return home. The first four books deal with Telemachus' struggle (in fact, Odysseus does not appear in the epic until Book … Athena shrouds the sleeping Odysseus in mist in order to protect him. Some of the challenges include various monsters, a visit to the afterlife, cannibals, drugs, enchanting women, and Poseidon’s hostility, one of the Greek Gods, himself. Book 15: Telemachus Returns to Ithaca Athena went to Lacedaemon to find Telemachus and tell him to return to Ithaca. During Odysseus’ return to Ithaca, he acts in a cunning manor by utilising his skill and judgement. Back to Parts 1-3. ( Log Out /  The next morning, Telemachus reaches the shores of Ithaca. Thematically, it uses Odysseus' backstory and struggle as a metaphor for dealing with the aftermath of war (the novel being written immediately after the end of the Second World War). Phaeacian ships are miraculously fast, quicker than the fastest bird, and the crew gets Odysseus home by early the next morning. She has remained faithful to Odysseus. The final instalment in the Adventures of Odysseus and we lost pretty much everyone who we've gotten to know over the previous five books. Most people figure he's dead. He comes disguised as a beggar and has to suffer his house filled with glutinous suitors vying for the hand of his wife, Penelope. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope are besieged by a gang of suitor. He arrives on his rocky island kingdom of Ithaca disguised as a beggar and finds that his palace is full of suitors wooing his wife, the faithful Queen Penelope. Return to Ithaca. She appeared to him as he lay in bed, unable to sleep. Change ). such a brilliant re-telling. It is specifically for Book Five: Return to Ithaca. This is a blockbuster of a … Odysseus is talking about himself here as he is pretending to be someone else to Eumaeus to remain in disguise. His son Telemachus and wife Penelope are besieged by a gang of suitors, believing Odysseus to be dead and looking for her hand in marriage. 178 ratings. Mother and son yearn for Odysseus' return. This assessment contains 2 multiple choice questions per chapter, vocabulary, and a double-bubble Thinking Map question. Later in book 14, he is once again plotting against the suitors as he says ‘he [Odysseus] will come home and take revenge on any man who offends his wedded wife and princely son’.