| Author |
Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord), -1913 |
| Author |
Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
| Title |
Stories from the Odyssey
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Fred Robinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Stories from the Odyssey" by H. L. Havell and Homer is a retelling of the classic ancient Greek epic, the "Odyssey," crafted as a collection of engaging narratives. It appears to have been written in the late 19th century, aiming to make the timeless tales accessible and relatable to contemporary readers. This adaptation focuses primarily on the heroic journey of Odysseus as he seeks to return home after the Trojan War, along with the struggles faced by his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus. The opening of the collection introduces the plight of Odysseus's family in Ithaca, where Penelope faces an onslaught of suitors vying for her hand in marriage, believing Odysseus to be dead. Despite years of waiting and the pressures from the suitors, Penelope remains loyal to her husband. The narrative quickly shifts to her son, Telemachus, who, urged by the goddess Athena, embarks on a journey to seek news of his father. This opening portion sets the stage for a tale rich in themes of loyalty, cunning, and the quest for identity, effectively drawing readers into the world of Greek mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Greek -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Tales -- Greece
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13725 |
| Release Date |
Oct 12, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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