The Story of the Odyssey, written by Rev. Alfred J. Church, is a retelling of the classic Greek epic poem by Homer. The book follows the journey of the hero Odysseus, who faces numerous trials and tribulations on his voyage home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, battles with gods and goddesses, and faces the wrath of the sea itself. Church's version of the story is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to the epic for readers of all ages. The book also ...
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The Story of the Odyssey, written by Rev. Alfred J. Church, is a retelling of the classic Greek epic poem by Homer. The book follows the journey of the hero Odysseus, who faces numerous trials and tribulations on his voyage home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, battles with gods and goddesses, and faces the wrath of the sea itself. Church's version of the story is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to the epic for readers of all ages. The book also features stunning illustrations that bring the world of ancient Greece to life. Overall, The Story of the Odyssey is a timeless tale of adventure, heroism, and perseverance that continues to captivate readers to this day.""And on the tenth day we came to the land where the lotus grows--a wondrous fruit, for whoever eats of it cares not to see country or wife or children again. Now the Lotus-eaters, for so the people of the land are called, were a kindly folk, and gave of the fruit to some of the sailors, not meaning them any harm, but thinking it to be the best that they had to give. These, when they had eaten, said that they would not sail any more over the sea; and, when I heard this, I bade their comrades bind them and carry them, sadly complaining, to the ships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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