Odyssey For Boys And Girls

Odyssey for Boys and Girls

by Alfred John Church

This book retells the classic Greek epic *The Odyssey*, tailored for younger readers. It follows the adventurous journey of Odysseus, a cunning king of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. Along his perilous journey, he encounters mythical creatures like the Cyclops and the enchantress Circe, faces treacherous seas, and endures countless trials. The story emphasizes Odysseus's determination to reunite with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus after twenty years of separation.

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