02078cam a22003133u 4500 7768 UtSlPG 20260610133212.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834 The Adventures of Ulysses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-01 Produced by Anne Soulard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Bidwell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Adventures of Ulysses" by Charles Lamb is a retelling of the classic Greek myth originally found in Homer's "Odyssey," crafted for a younger audience and likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows the heroic figure Ulysses as he embarks on a perilous journey home after the Trojan War, facing various fantastical challenges and creatures, all while showcasing his cunning and bravery. The opening of the text introduces Ulysses's arduous journey home after the fall of Troy, emphasizing his deep longing for his wife, Penelope, and his kingdom of Ithaca. As he encounters hostile foes like the Cicons and the Cyclops Polyphemus, his men undergo harrowing transformations and trials, testing their resolve. The narrative vividly describes Ulysses's clever tactics, such as his ruse against Polyphemus, showcasing his leadership and wit in the face of immense adversity. The stage is set for further adventurous escapades that will await him as he continues his quest home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Homer. Odyssey -- Adaptations Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7768 49757 49757