Herbert James Draper, Ulysses and the Sirens, 1909

Hull, Ferens Art Gallery, KINCM:2005.4878

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Homer’s Odyssey is undoubtedly one of the greatest tales ever told. It has it all: scary monsters, femmes fatales, one-eyed giants, and malevolent deities.

It is also a tale of love and determination, as our hero, Odysseus, strives against all the odds to get back to his faithful wife, Penelope. Not surprisingly, the story has had a profound impact on later art and literature. We shall follow our hero on his journey, and along the way, enjoy the artistic legacy of the west’s first great action adventure. A real block-buster!

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