# Event Details - **Event Name**: Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we discuss The Odyssey by Homer translated by Emily WilsonAbout this EventFantasy Book Club Pick:The Odyssey by Homer and translated by Emily WilsonJoin us as we discuss our The Odyssey by Homer and translated by Emily WilsonMeeting DetailsWhen: Thursday, May 28thWhat time: 6-7:30pmWhere: BeermiscuousGet Your Book!We've got copies of The Odyssey in store, so come by anytime. To reserve your copy or have it shipped to you directly, place an order here.Having trouble getting the book for any reason? Fill out this form.About the Book"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this ... version--the first English translation ... by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, this ... translation matches the number of lines in the Greek original, thus striding at Homer's sprightly pace and singing with a voice that echoes Homer's music"Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home.This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, none more so than the "complicated" hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this version as a more fully rounded human being than ever before.Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, Emily Wilson's Odyssey sings with a voice that echoes the epic's music, sailing along at Homer's swift, smooth pace.A fascinating, informative introduction explores the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the poem's major themes, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of readers.Content WarningsGraphic: Violence, Death, M**derModerate: War, Slavery, Animal deathMinor: Rape, Misogyny, Sexual contentmore content warnings - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/three-avenues-fantasy-book-club-the-odyssey/100001987275120381 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, meetups, theatre, literary-art, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Beermiscuous - **lat**: 41.93284719999999 - **long**: -87.6594283 - **full address**: Beermiscuous, 2812 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/38e9160f1d3e700038478571de21dd83aa7554f0f84bdae3a10fc18f09faf948-rimg-w1200-h600-dcaa9d94-gmir.jpg?v=1776176626 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey being held? - **A:** Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Beermiscuous, 2812 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey? - **A:** Three Avenues Fantasy Book Club: The Odyssey is organized by Three Avenues Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Three Avenues Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Three Avenues Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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