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The odyssey / Homer ; retold by Beatrice Sampatakou ; translated by Tracey Dabell ; illustrated by Thanos Tsilis.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Summary language: Greek, Modern (1453- ) Series: Real readsPublication details: Stroud, Gloucestershire : Real Reads, 2012.Edition: English edDescription: 64 p. : col. ill., map ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 1906230544
  • 9781906230548
Subject(s): Summary: Classic fiction. Brave warriors, noble heroes, women of divine beauty and envious gods moved by human passions come alive in these retellings of the most famous of Greek myths. The Iliad tells what happens in the ninth year of the siege of Troy, when the Greeks employ an ingenious stratagem that may well determine the outcome of the war, while The Odyssey is the story of the hero Odysseus's eventful voyage home and how he deals with those who are working to usurp his kingdom and turn his wife away from him.
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During his eventful journey Odysseus comes across all sorts of monsters and mythical creatures, and loses his ships and crew. When he finally reaches his beloved island he finds his queen besieged by suitors who claim his throne. What tricks will Penelope resort to in her effort to avoid them? And how does Odysseus get rid of the impudent suitors and regain his wife and kingdom? The amazing adventures of the legendary hero come alive in this masterful retelling of Odysseus's epic voyage.

First published in Greek in 2011 by A. & S. Savalas S.S., Athens.

Classic fiction. Brave warriors, noble heroes, women of divine beauty and envious gods moved by human passions come alive in these retellings of the most famous of Greek myths. The Iliad tells what happens in the ninth year of the siege of Troy, when the Greeks employ an ingenious stratagem that may well determine the outcome of the war, while The Odyssey is the story of the hero Odysseus's eventful voyage home and how he deals with those who are working to usurp his kingdom and turn his wife away from him.

Age 8+ yrs

Translated from the Greek.

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