Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (Adventure Classics) [Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Padraic Colum (Author), Sean Pratt (Narrator)

Book Description

Series: Adventure Classics

Memorable retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, written for younger readers by Ireland's great poet and illustrator, recalls the perilous journey of Odysseus and his encounters with the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and evil Circe as they attempt to keep the hero from his faithful Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.

 

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Padraic Colum (1881-1972), an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer and collector of folklore, was one of the leading figures of the Celtic Revival. After immigrating to America, Colum took up children's writing and published a number of collections of stories for children, beginning with The King of Ireland's Son (1916). This book came about when Colum started translating an Irish folk tale from Gaelic because he did not want to forget the language; After it was published in the New York Tribune, Hungarian Illustrator Willy Pógany suggested the possibility of a book collaboration, so Colum wove the folktale into a long, epic story. Three of his books for children were awarded retrospective citations for the Newbery Honor. A contract for children's literature with Macmillan Publishers made him financially secure for the rest of his life. Colum was a prolific author who wrote 61 books, not counting his plays. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: In Audio; Unabridged edition (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584722967
• ISBN-13: 978-1584722960
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,027,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Enthralling Read, October 12, 2009

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C. McPherson "homesweetbiz" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy (Paperback)

THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS AND THE TALE OF TROY is a truly enthralling read. Padraic Colum is a natural story teller, with a gift for transporting readers into a magical land that includes all the magic and drama of The Odyssey and the Iliad, Achilles, Trojans, Scylla, Charybdis, Circe, and Cyclops. Powerful and heroic, this is truly a triumphant book. Colum's writing can be complex for young children, so some explanation and patience may be needed. However, the results will be well worth it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 20, 2011

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marvin kelly - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Odysseus & The Tale of Troy (Kindle Edition)

This was an excellent book. I first heard about it in my language arrts class but I loved it so much I bought it on my kindle.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, poor reading, January 23, 2006

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Stratiotes Doxha Theon "2 Thes 2:15" (Richmond, Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy [With Paperback Book] (Unabridged Classics (In Audio)) (Audio CD)

I picked up the book on CD hoping to find if it was something that would interest my kids. I am a fan of Homer and hoped to encourage my kids to enjoy his work as well. Listening to it myself, I did not enjoy listening to the reader. His attempts to read with emotion seemed very labored at times and forced. I loved the way the story is told but not this recording. It is a valuable story that I hope more will discover in the printed form perhaps.