The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum

The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy

Padraic Colum with Willy Pogány (Illustrator)

163 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics history adventurous medium-paced

Description

Memorable retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, written for younger readers by Ireland's great poet and illustrator, recalls the perilous journey of Odysseus and his encounters with the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and evil Circe as they ...

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adventurous 100%
tense 100%

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medium 100%

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