The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy - Softcover

Colum, Padraic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888262338 ISBN 13: 9781888262339

Publisher: Martino Fine Books, 2010

Synopsis

2010 Reprint of 1918 edition. The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy.Pogany was born in Szeged, Hungary. He studied at Budapest Technical University and in Munich and Paris. Pogany came to America via Paris and London. In 1918 he illustrated a children's retelling of Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy written by Padraic Colum. Pogany's best known works consist of illustrations of classic myths and legends done in the Art Nouveau style. He also worked as an art director on several Hollywood films.

About this title

About the Author:

PADRAIC COLUM (1881-1972) was an Irish poet, playwright, author, a major leader of the Irish Renaissance, and a friend to James Joyce and William Yeats. Well versed in the old Gaelic myths as well as those of other cultures, he wrote a number of books for children that retell these tales. His book The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived before Achilles was a Newbery Honor Book, and he was awarded the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature.

Review:

''Published in 1918, Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.'' --Publishers Weekly

'' (Audiobook narrator) Whitfield's (-aka- Simon Vance) distinct narration gives a clear rendition of classic myths The Iliad and The Odyssey. The reading is intelligible to children yet preserves the heroic style of the sagas. It is a treat to hear Greek words pronounced with such ease.'' --Lolly Gepson

About this edition

• Publisher: Martino Fine Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1888262338
• ISBN 13: 9781888262339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264
• Illustrator: Pogany Willy