Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy
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 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. Ages 4-7, paperback 176 pages. |
