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100 1 _aColum, Padraic,
_d1881-1972
245 1 4 _aThe Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-14
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Susan Skinner and Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net
520 _a"The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy" by Padraic Colum is a retelling of classic Greek mythology, specifically focused on the epic narratives surrounding the character of Odysseus, and the events of the Trojan War. Written in the early 20th century, the text brings to life the enduring tales of heroism, adventure, and the trials of Odysseus, along with his son Telemachus, as they navigate the themes of bravery and loyalty. The central characters include Odysseus, known for his cleverness and resourcefulness, and Telemachus, who embarks on a journey to search for his father's fate. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with Odysseus' departure to the Trojan War, highlighting a moment of tension as he pretends to be mad to avoid the call to arms. However, he is ultimately compelled to leave behind his wife, Penelope, and infant son, Telemachus. As years pass without news of his return, Telemachus grows into a young man determined to seek out his father. The arrival of a mysterious stranger, who is revealed to be the goddess Athene, spurs Telemachus into action, as she encourages him to gather information about Odysseus and confront the suitors who are wasting his household. This first chapter lays the groundwork for the epic adventures that will follow, setting the tone for a story steeped in mythic legacy and human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
653 _aMythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
653 _aTrojan War -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aPogány, Willy,
_d1882-1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16867
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