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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A wonderful introduction to Homer,
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This review is from: The Odyssey of Homer (Oxford Myths & Legends) (Paperback)
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:
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This fantastic retelling has me and my two sons in its grip,
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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.
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The Odyssey of Homer (Oxford Myths & Legends) by Barbara Leonie Picard (Paperback - March 1, 2001)
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