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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Stories from the Odyssey: Told to the Children

Stories from the Odyssey: Told to the Children

Robinson, W. Heath
Lang, Jeanie

Paperback

General Fiction

ISBN10: 1499389507
ISBN13: 9781499389500
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: May 7 2014
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Embark upon one of the great adventures in Western literature through this enchanting retelling of Homer's timeless epic.

In Stories from the Odyssey Told to the Children, author Jeanie Lang brings the legendary wanderings of Odysseus vividly to life for younger readers. Adapted from the Odyssey, this classic retelling captures the excitement, wonder, and danger of the original epic while presenting the story in a clear and engaging narrative style.

Following the fall of Troy, readers journey with Odysseus across storm-tossed seas and mysterious lands. Along the way he encounters the Cyclops Polyphemus, the sorceress Circe, the deadly Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and the nymph Calypso before returning at last to Ithaca and his faithful wife Penelope.

Jeanie Lang's graceful storytelling preserves the spirit of Homer's epic while bringing its heroes and adventures within the reach of younger readers, offering an engaging introduction to one of the enduring stories of the ancient world. Adding greatly to the charm of the book are the illustrations of W. Heath Robinson, whose imaginative artwork complements the magical and heroic atmosphere of the story.

This carefully restored edition preserves Jeanie Lang's classic retelling alongside W. Heath Robinson's illustrations. Ideal for students, families, and lovers of Greek mythology, Stories from the Odyssey Told to the Children offers an engaging introduction to the adventures of Odysseus.

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