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Homer was an ancient Greek poet. He is credited with composing The Iliad and The Odyssey, two of the oldest and most influential works in Western literature. Little is known about his life, but his epics have shaped storytelling for nearly three thousand years.

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The Odyssey by Homer

Homer's 'The Odyssey' follows Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. It shows his clever escapes from monsters and gods, and the loyal wait of his wife Penelope.

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The Iliad by Homer

Homer's 'The Iliad' is an ancient Greek epic poem about the wrath of Achilles during the final weeks of the Trojan War. It explores honour, glory, anger, and the terrible human cost of war.

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