The Wanderings of Odysseus by Alan Lee, Bantam Doubleday Dell Pubjuv Delacorte Pr, Delacorte Press, Homer Odyssey, Homer, Rosemary Sutcliff (1996, Hardcover)
The Wanderings of Odysseus by Alan Lee, Bantam Doubleday Dell Pubjuv Delacorte Pr, Delacorte Press, Homer Odyssey, Homer, Rosemary Sutcliff (1996, Hardcover)
Synopsis A retelling of the adventures of Odysseus on his long voyage home from the Trojan War.
A retelling of the story told in the epic poem "The Odyssey." Illustrated with color paintings.
Details
Publication Date:
1996-06-01
Illustrator:
Alan Lee
Size
Length:
119 pages
Height:
11.5 in
Width:
9.0 in
Thickness:
0.8 in
Weight:
29.6 oz
Publisher's Note A master storyteller and an award-winning illustrator evoke the golden age of mythical Greece in this spirited retelling of The Odyssey.
For this dramatic companion to Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Illiad, Rosemary Sutcliff and Alan Lee have transformed Homer's magnificent epic poem The Odyssey into an enthralling traveler's tale with a spectacular cast of men, magicians, and monsters. Together, they bring to vivid life the raucous thrill of mythical Greece and the history of the world's greatest voyage.
Industry Reviews "...a dignified volume with text that reflect epic rhythms and art that honors haunting classical images." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Betsy Hearne (09/19/1996)