Classical Literature

The Odyssey of Homer recounts Odysseus's perilous 10-year journey home following the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, fate, and civilization versus savagery.

Herodotus' 'The Histories' chronicles the Greek city-states' resistance against the Persian invasion, enriched with detailed digressions on diverse cultures and tales.

The Divine Comedy traces Dante's journey from darkness and sin through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, ultimately culminating in the vision of God.

A Greek tragedy where King Oedipus discovers he has unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother, epitomizing dramatic irony and fate's inevitability.

The Aeneid of Virgil is an epic poem chronicling Aeneas's journey from the fallen Troy to the founding of Rome, blending themes of destiny, duty, and heroism.

Virgil's 'The Aeneid' follows Aeneas as he flees the ruins of Troy to establish Rome, exploring themes of fate, duty, and heroism.

The Iliad by Homer recounts the final days of the Greek siege of Troy, centering on war hero Achilles, his battles, and the influence of the gods.