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The Adventures Of Odysseus And The Tales Of Troy (Part - Ii)

The Adventures Of Odysseus And The Tales Of Troy (Part - Ii)

Colum, Padraic

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354757499
ISBN13: 9789354757495
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A fresh breath of myth walks onto the shelf. The Adventures Of Odysseus And The Tales Of Troy (Part II) invites readers to sail with brave hearts through ancient shores, where gods intervene, heroes falter, and fate threads every decision into legend. This collection offers a concise, vibrant reimagining of classical tales for modern eyes: myth retellings for children that blend epic adventure with accessible storytelling, a vivid ancient Greek setting, and illustrated adventure tales that spark imagination. Padraic Colum's handling of the Odyssey voyage retelling and Trojan War legends presents heroism and peril in a way that resonates with today's readers, while staying true to the cadence and wonder of early twentieth century literature. It is at once a classroom reading collection and a doorway to lifelong curiosity about myth, history, and human courage. A note on literary and historical significance: Colum's work helped popularise Greek myth for young readers, bridging traditional scholarship with child-friendly narrative energy. This edition by Alpha Editions is more than a reprint - it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. It will appeal to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, offering both a gateway into ancient stories and a lasting keepsake of early twentieth century elegance.

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