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100	1		_aChurch, Alfred John, _d1829-1912
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Odyssey
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508			_aProduced by Liz Hanks, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Story of the Odyssey" by Alfred John Church, adapted from the epic by Homer, is a retelling of a classic ancient Greek poem that has significantly influenced Western literature. Likely written in the late 19th century, this version aims to make the rich narrative accessible to a wider audience, particularly younger readers. The story follows the hero Ulysses (Odysseus) as he embarks on a perilous ten-year journey filled with trials, adventures, and encounters with mythical creatures and divine beings, all while striving to return to his homeland of Ithaca and his faithful wife, Penelope. The opening of the text introduces the aftermath of the Trojan War, detailing how Ulysses and his fellow warriors begin their return home, only to be thwarted by the wrath of the gods due to various transgressions. In the face of adversity, Athene, the goddess of wisdom, pleads for Ulysses' return to Olympus, showing her compassion for the suffering hero. Meanwhile, Ulysses' son, Telemachus, is depicted in a troubled situation at home, overwhelmed by the suitors vying for his mother’s hand and consuming his father’s estate. As Athene guides him to seek news of his father, the story sets the stage for the exploration of themes such as loyalty, heroism, and the quest for identity in the face of insurmountable odds, highlighting Ulysses' legendary resolve as he navigates the challenges of his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
700	1		_aHomer, _d751? BCE-651? BCE
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6370
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