The Children S Homer

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Aladdin
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534450370

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465537737

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The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tales of Troy by Padraic Colum Pdf

Author : Padraic Colum,Homer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Odysseus (Greek mythology)
ISBN : LCCN:z62015432

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum,Homer Pdf

Author : Padraic 1881-1972 Colum,Willy 1882-1955 Pogany,Homer
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 136013106X

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ADV OF ODYSSEUS & THE TALE OF by Padraic 1881-1972 Colum,Willy 1882-1955 Pogany,Homer Pdf

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Author : Pádraic Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:248951663

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The Children's Homer by Pádraic Colum Pdf

Author : Roger Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141973265

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The Tale of Troy by Roger Green Pdf

The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. Also contains a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who's who, activities, glossary and more.

Author : Homer
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0198788800

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Odyssey by Homer Pdf

Since their composition almost 3,000 years ago the Homeric epics have lost none of their power to grip audiences and fire the imagination: with their stories of life and death, love and loss, war and peace they continue to speak to us at the deepest level about who we are across the span of generations. That being said, the world of Homer is in many ways distant from that in which we live today, with fundamental differences not only in language, social order, and religion, but in basic assumptions about the world and human nature. This volume offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to ancient Greek culture through the lens of Book One of the Odyssey, covering all of these aspects and more in a comprehensive Introduction designed to orient students in their studies of Greek literature and history. The full Greek text is included alongside a facing English translation which aims to reproduce as far as feasible the word order and sound play of the Greek original and is supplemented by a Glossary of Technical Terms and a full vocabulary keyed to the specific ways that words are used in Odyssey I. At the heart of the volume is a full-length line-by-line commentary, the first in English since the 1980s and updated to bring the latest scholarship to bear on the text: focusing on philological and linguistic issues, its close engagement with the original Greek yields insights that will be of use to scholars and advanced students as well as to those coming to the text for the first time.

Author : Padraic Colum,Ill
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1376835703

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The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum,Ill Pdf

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Author : Rodman Philbrick
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545370875

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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg (Scholastic Gold) by Rodman Philbrick Pdf

A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history! In this emotive, Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel.The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1295834669

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1649659504

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : anboco
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783736407497

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The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum Pdf

Far Away and Long Ago The Building of the Wall Iduna and Her Apples: How Loki Put the Gods in Danger Sif's Golden Hair: How Loki Wrought Mischief in Asgard How Brock Brought Judgment on Loki How Freya Gained Her Necklace and How Her Loved One Was Lost to Her How Frey Won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and How He Lost His Magic Sword Heimdall and Little Hnossa: How All Things Came to Be The All-Father's Forebodings: How He Leaves Asgard Odin Goes to Mimir's Well: His Sacrifice for Wisdom Odin Faces an Evil Man Odin Wins for Men the Magic Mead Odin Tells to Vidar, His Silent Son, the Secret of His Doings Thor and Loki in the Giants' City How Thor and Loki Befooled Thrym the Giant Ægir's Feast: How Thor Triumphed The Dwarf's Hoard, and the Curse that It Brought Foreboding in Asgard Loki the Betrayer Loki Against the Æsir The Valkyrie The Children of Loki Baldur's Doom Loki's Punishment Sigurd's Youth The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir The Dragon's Blood The Story of Sigmund and Signy The Story of Sigmund and Sinfiotli The Story of the Vengeance of the Volsungs and of the Death of Sinfiotli Brynhild in the House of Flame Sigurd at the House of the Nibelungs How Brynhild Was Won for Gunnar The Death of Sigurd The Twilight of the Gods

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141338224

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Tales of Ancient Egypt by Roger Lancelyn Green Pdf

Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt. Travel back deep in time to Ancient Egypt and discover the great myths and legends of the Sun God, Amen-Ra; the love story of Osiris and Isis; the curse of the book of Thoth and many other captivating tales of magic, treasure and aventure from one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations in the world.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534440029

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The Children's Homer by Padraic Colum Pdf

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

Author : Homer
Publisher : Standard Ebooks
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-08T01:55:23Z
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:C7B927A4CDF5D3A7

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The Odyssey by Homer Pdf

The Odyssey is one of the oldest works of Western literature, dating back to classical antiquity. Homer’s epic poem belongs in a collection called the Epic Cycle, which includes the Iliad. It was originally written in ancient Greek, utilizing a dactylic hexameter rhyme scheme. Although this rhyme scheme sounds beautiful in its native language, in modern English it can sound awkward and, as Eric McMillan humorously describes it, resembles “pumpkins rolling on a barn floor.” William Cullen Bryant avoided this problem by composing his translation in blank verse, a rhyme scheme that sounds natural in English. This epic poem follows Ulysses, one of the Greek leaders that brought an end to the ten-year-long Trojan war. Longing for home, he travels across the Mediterranean Sea to return to his kingdom in Ithaca; unfortunately, our hero manages to anger Neptune, the god of the sea, making his trip home agonizingly slow and extremely dangerous. While Ulysses is trying to return home, his family in Ithaca is also in danger. Suitors have traveled to the home of Ulysses to marry his wife, Penelope, believing that her husband did not survive the war. These men are willing to kill anyone who stands in their way. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.