Adventures Of Odysseus And The Tale Of Troy

Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy

by Padraic Colum

This book is a retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young people. It tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his adventures during the Trojan War and his ten-year journey home. The book is written in a rich, evocative prose that brings the story to life. It is a classic work of children's literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.

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Padraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival. Colum was b...

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