Odyssey summaries books 1, 4, 20, 24

Homer’s Odyssey Notecards – Book Summaries (Books 1, 4, 20 & 24) | A Level, AS Level, GCSE

These highly detailed, full-colour notecards offer clear and concise summaries of Books 1, 4, 20 and 24 of Homer’s Odyssey, using the Rieu translation (Penguin Classics). Designed for A Level, AS Level and GCSE Classical Civilisation or English Literature, these notecards are an essential revision tool for students and a helpful teaching aid for educators.

What’s included:

• Thorough summaries of key books from the Odyssey
• Based on the widely used Rieu translation
• Focused on contextual knowledge, which is a crucial element in top-band essay writing
• Perfect for quick-reference revision or deeper study

The notecard format makes these ideal for:

• Printing, cutting out and using for on-the-go revision
• Classroom displays or study group resources
• Students who prefer visual, bite-sized learning tools
• Teachers needing ready-to-go lesson resources

Books covered in this set:

• Book 1 – Athena visits Telemachus
• Book 4 – Menelaus and Helen recount the Trojan War
• Book 20 – Odysseus prepares for the showdown
• Book 24 – Resolution and reunion

BONUS: Find complete summaries for all 24 books of the Odyssey in the full set, available on my TES shop – perfect for comprehensive revision and essay planning.

Ideal for:

• A Level Classical Civilisation (OCR)
• GCSE Classical Civilisation or English Literature (Homeric Epic)
• AS Level revision and essay planning, especially for students aiming for A and A* grades
• Teachers seeking reliable, printable revision tools