The Adventures of Odysseus: And the Tales of Troy by Padraic Colum

The Adventures of Odysseus: And the Tales of Troy

Padraic Colum

162 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics history adventurous medium-paced

Description

Padraic Colum's classic retelling of the events of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Colum's rich, evocative prose narrates the travails of Odysseus, King of Ithaca: his experiences fighting the Trojan War, and his ten years' journey home to his faithful...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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