The Children’s Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
By Padraic Colum
Read by Simon Vance
Unabridged
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3 Formats: Retail CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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$24.95
ISBN: 9781441759887
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$36.00
ISBN: 9780786181315
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$19.95
ISBN: 9780786195602
| Runtime: | 4.70 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Padraic Colum's classic retelling combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Come voyage to ancient Greece with Achilles who, guided by the gods, seeks vengeance on the Trojans. And follow Odysseus on his perilous journey on the sea—through the land of the Cyclopes, past Circe the Enchantress, the terrible Charybdis, and the six-headed serpent Scylla.
Young readers will delight in these accessible tales of action and adventure.
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Author
Author Bio: Padraic Colum
Padraic Colum (1881–1972) was an Irish poet, playwright, author, a major leader of the Irish Renaissance, and a friend to James Joyce and William Yeats. Well versed in the old Gaelic myths as well as those of other cultures, he wrote a number of books for children that retell these tales. His book The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived before Achilles was a Newbery Honor Book, and he was awarded the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children’s literature.
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Details
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 4.70 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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