Odyssey by Hilda Doolittle (1922)
The narrative follows a young woman's journey through the American Southwest, exploring themes of identity, love, and spirituality. The protagonist embarks on a solo trip to escape her mundane life, seeking connection with nature and herself. Along the way, she encounters various people who challenge her perceptions and force her to confront her own desires and limitations.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1922 · Genre: Epic Poetry, Mythology, Adventure · 1,379 words
First lines
_Muse, tell me of this man of wit, who roamed long years after he had sacked Troy's sacred streets._
All the rest who had escaped death, returned, fleeing battle and the sea; only Odysseus, captive of a goddess, desperate and home-sick, thought but of his wife and palace; but Calypso, that nymph and spirit, yearning in the furrowed rock-shelf, burned and sought to be his mistress; but years passed, the time was ripe, the gods decreed, (although traitors plot to betray him in his own court,) he was to return to Ithaca; and all the gods pitied him; but Poseidon steadfast to the last hated god-like Odysseus.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Epic Poetry, Mythology, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 1,379 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Epic Poetry — The work is a retelling of a classic epic poem, focusing on the journey and adventures of a hero, Odysseus, with grand themes and a narrative style typical of epic poetry.
- Mythology — The narrative is deeply rooted in Greek mythology, featuring gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures, and exploring themes of divine intervention and fate.
- Adventure — The plot centers around the adventurous journey of Odysseus, filled with challenges, quests, and exploration.
- Drama — The work contains dramatic elements, including intense emotional conflicts, character development, and interpersonal relationships.
Tags
Epic · Poetic · Verse · Narrative · Mythological · Greek · Classical · Adventure · Quest · Heroic · Coming-of-age · Self-discovery