The Adventures of Odysseus
By Padraic ColumThis classic retelling of Homer's Illiad and Odyssey -- written for young readers by Ireland's great poet and playwright -- recalls the legendary characters of ancient Greece and their amazing adventures. Both epics are recounted here in The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy.
Youngsters will travel with Achilles, who, guided by the gods, seeks vengeance on the Trojans. They'll follow Odysseus on his perilous journey to the land of the Cyclops, a race of giants, each with a single eye in the middle of his forehead. They'll encounter Circe, the evil enchantress who turns Odysseus's men into swine; meet the terrible sea monster Charybdis, who, with Scylla, a six-headed serpent, threatens passing ships and their crews; and confront other wicked forces that attempt to keep Odysseus from returning to his faithful wife, Penelope.
Unequaled as an introduction for youngsters to the classic myths, Colum's stirring tales, enhanced with 17 delightful illustrations by Willy Pogany, offer hours of thrill-packed reading.
Buy The Adventures of Odysseus by Padraic Colum at Attic books in Nairobi Kenya.
Book details
- Paperback
- 163 pages
- English
- 0486434559
- 9780486434551
About Padraic Colum
padraic colum (8 december 1881 – 11 january 1972) was an irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of Read More about Padraic Colum
More Books By Padraic Colum
People who bought this also bought
The Finishing Touch : Becoming God's Masterpiece : a Daily Devotional
Used Book
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World
New Book
Mastering the Zone : The Art of Achieving Superhealth and Permanent Fat Loss
Used Book
Overcoming Life's Disappointments: Learning from Moses How to Cope with Frustration book by Harold S. Kushner
New Book
A Twisted Faith : A Minister's Obsession and the Murder That Destroyed a Church
Used Book
Spiritual Marketing: A Proven 5-Step Formula for Easily Creating Wealth from the Inside Out
Used Book
San Francisco Flavors: Favorite Recipes from the Junior League of San Francisco
Used Book
The Red Hat Society : Fun and Friendship After Fifty
Used Book
You Can Beat Your Brain: How to Turn Your Enemies Into Friends, How to Make Better Decisions, and Other Ways to Be Less Dumb book by David McRaney
Used Book