The Odyssey of Homer (Oxford Myths & Legends) [Paperback]

Barbara Leonie Picard (Adapter), Joan Kinddell-Monroe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001 | Series: Oxford Myths & Legends

This is the exciting story of Odysseus's epic journey home. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for his island kingdom of Ithaca, not knowing that his voyage will take all of ten years. Along the way, he is to face many dangers, including the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, Circe's enchanted island, and the sirens who lure sailors to their death. He even journeys down into the underworld and meets the dead Greek heroes. And all the time, his wife and son are waiting, hoping against hope that he will come and help them face the men who have invaded their home.
Homer's great epic poem is brought to pulsating life in this critically acclaimed, classic retelling by Barbara Leonie Picard.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192750755
• ISBN-13: 978-0192750754
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to Homer, March 25, 2009

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Ted Sofis "An Epirote" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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I first read Barbara Leonie Picard's retelling of the Odyssey when I was young and since that time, it has held a special place in my heart. I read it aloud to my daughter when she was a little girl. Picard captures the beauty of the language in a manner that young people can understand and appreciate. The illustrations by Kiddell Monroe, in keeping with the period, portray the characters as figures on a Grecian vase. This is a wonderful book and a terrific introduction to magical lyrical work of Homer. Over the years as I grew older I read many excellent translations of the Odyssey both in prose and in verse, but it is this introduction to Homer that first opened my eyes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This fantastic retelling has me and my two sons in its grip, August 30, 2010

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S. Becker (Aberdeen, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Odyssey of Homer (Oxford Myths & Legends) (Paperback)

This is a great retelling, which I found surprisingly engaging for my 6 and 7 year old boys, and very enjoyable for Dad and Mom as well. I'm always on the lookout for something which both they and I will like, and this really fits the bill.