
The Odyssey
Barbara Leonie Picard(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 3. February 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-275075-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is the exciting story of Odysseus's famous journey. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for his island kingdom of Ithaca, but his voyage will take ten whole years. He has to face many dangers: the one-eyed giant Polyphemus; Circe's enchanted island, and the sirens who lure sailors to their death. He even journeys down into the underworld and meets the dead Greek heroes. And all the time, his wife and son are waiting, hoping against hope that he will
come and help them face the men who have invaded their home.
Homer's great epic poem is brought to life in this critically acclaimed, classic retelling by Barbara Leonie Picard.
come and help them face the men who have invaded their home.
Homer's great epic poem is brought to life in this critically acclaimed, classic retelling by Barbara Leonie Picard.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
1 map, line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
294 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-275075-4 (9780192750754)
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