The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer is the classic tale of the Trojan War and the epic adventures of the hero Odysseus. Homer's poetic masterpiece has been beautifully translated into English by William Cowper, bringing the ancient world to life for modern readers. This book is a must-read for all lovers of literature and classical mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.