The Epic

At a seaside inn on an unknown shore, a grizzled old man tells a tale of his quest for a legendary treasure and the folly of this undertaking. Stranded at sea beyond the mapped realms of man, this nameless adventurer faces demons, flying monsters, and beautiful yet wicked warrior women as he tries to find his way home.
An epic saga written entirely in verse. Allow yourself plenty of time, for once you start reading, you will require intervention to stop anywhere other than at the end.