The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy

"Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers. . . . Illustrated with Pogany's superb drawings, full of the driving force of the poetic prose."--"Publisher's Weekly
Memorable retelling of Homer's "Iliad and "Odyssey--writ [...]
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"Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers. . . . Illustrated with Pogany's superb drawings, full of the driving force of the poetic prose."--"Publisher's Weekly
Memorable retelling of Homer's "Iliad and "Odyssey--written for young readers by Ireland's great poet and playwright--follows Odysseus on his perilous journey to the land of the Cyclops, where he encounters a race of giants, each with a single eye in the middle of his forehead; confronts Circe, an evil enchantress who turns Odysseus's men into swine; and experiences a host of other amazing adventures before he returns to his faithful wife, Penelope. 17 black-and-white illustrations.