Dating back to the 8th century BC, The Odyssey is an epic poem following the travels of the Greek hero Odysseus.
A classic from the Classical period (see what we did there?), The Odyssey is by far the oldest book on the list. Dating back to the 8th century BC, The Odyssey is an epic poem following the travels of the Greek hero Odysseus. If you’re into myths, gods and Cyclops, this is the one for you.