"Tilla Durieux as Circe," tempera on canvas, circa 1913, by Franz von Stuck.
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As I've been reading Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, I've posted a brief synopsis of each book I complete on Twitter. Here are my collected Twitter synopses of books thirteen through eighteen.
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BOOK 13
Gifts and libations. Sailing home. Safe harbor in Ithaca. "Phaeacia prayed to Poseidon." Weaving a plan.
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BOOK 14
The swineherd Eumaeus. A meal of suckling pig. Cover story of Odysseus. Skeptical Eumaeus. Sleep with pigs.
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BOOK 15
Gifts from Menelaus. Telemachus heads home. Theoclymenus the prophet. The story of Eumaeus. Raptor signs.
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BOOK 16
Telemachus returns. Odysseus reveals himself to his son. A plot to kill the suitors is hatched.
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BOOK 17
To the palace. Foul-mouthed suitors. Argos recognizes Odysseus and dies. Antinous at odds with all.
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BOOK 18
Irus vs. Odysseus. Fight! Penelope: "suitors weakened at the knees." Taunts from slaves and suitors.
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