The Adventures of Ulysses by Charles Lamb

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Author Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
Title The Adventures of Ulysses
Note Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Soulard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Bidwell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Homer. Odyssey -- Adaptations
Subject Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 7768
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 6, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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