The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy - Couverture rigide

Colum, Padraic

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1436608961 ISBN 13 : 9781436608961

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy is a classic book written by Padraic Colum and originally published in 1918. The book is a retelling of the ancient Greek epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which tell the story of the Trojan War and the adventures of the hero Odysseus. The book is divided into two parts, with the first half telling the story of the Trojan War, including the famous tale of the Trojan Horse. The second half of the book follows Odysseus on his journey home after the war, as he faces many challenges and obstacles along the way.Colum's retelling of these classic stories is written in a simple and accessible style, making it a great introduction for readers new to these epic tales. The book is also illustrated with beautiful black and white drawings, adding to the overall appeal of the work.Overall, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, epic poetry, or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Padraic Colum (1881-1972), an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer and collector of folklore, was one of the leading figures of the Celtic Revival. After immigrating to America, Colum took up children's writing and published a number of collections of stories for children, beginning with The King of Ireland's Son (1916). This book came about when Colum started translating an Irish folk tale from Gaelic because he did not want to forget the language; After it was published in the New York Tribune, Hungarian Illustrator Willy Pógany suggested the possibility of a book collaboration, so Colum wove the folktale into a long, epic story. Three of his books for children were awarded retrospective citations for the Newbery Honor. A contract for children's literature with Macmillan Publishers made him financially secure for the rest of his life. Colum was a prolific author who wrote 61 books, not counting his plays.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This 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. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436608961
• ISBN 13: 9781436608961
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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