The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean, published by Oxford University Press in 1996, is a retelling of the classic tale that follows Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. This edition, written in English and spanning 96 pages, presents the adventures and challenges he faces, including encounters with mythical creatures and divine beings, all while maintaining a lively and engaging narrative style.
Readers will find a fast-paced adaptation that introduces them to the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, including figures such as the one-eyed giant Polyphemus and the sorceress Circe. The text serves as both an entertaining story and an educational resource, providing insights into the themes of heroism and perseverance. Accompanied by Victor Ambrus’s illustrations, this edition aims to captivate young audiences while laying a foundation for further exploration of legends, myths, and the broader context of ancient history.
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Odysseus turned his eyes from the still-smoking ruins of Troy and thought of home. But the journey would be long to the three-island kingdom of Ithaca, and there would be many dangers to overcome–the Lotus-eaters and the cloying nectar of their deadly fruit; the hungry one-eyed giant Polyphemus; the stormy wrath of the vengeful sea-god Poseidon; Circe, the beautiful sorceress who turned men into pigs; the terrors of the whirlpool Charybdis and the six-headed sea monster, Scylla; and the descent to the kingdom of Hades, god of the dead–until bright morning he arrived back, alone and exhausted, to face the hundred fierce suitors of his faithful wife, Penelope.
In this retelling, Geraldine McCaughrean’s lively and original style is complemented by Victor Ambrus’s brilliant recreations of the ancient world and its monsters and gods. Young people will enjoy the fast-paced and contemporary text, gain an introduction to Homer’s classic story, and gain a foundation for further studies in history and literature that will serve them well into their adult lives.
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