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La Odisea

by Homer

"La Odisea" by Homer is an epic poem composed in the 8th century BC. This foundational work of Western literature follows Greek hero Odysseus as he struggles to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. His journey takes ten years, filled with mythical encounters and divine interference, while his wife Penelope and son Telemachus fend off ambitious suitors at home. Odysseus must rely on his cunning and the goddess Athena's aid to overcome countless obstacles and reclaim his kingdom.

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