The Story of the Odyssey by Alfred John Church and Homer
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| Author | Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 |
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| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
| Title | The Story of the Odyssey |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Liz Hanks, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6370 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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