{"product_id":"the-iliad-the-odyssey-for-boys-and-girls-paperback","title":"The Iliad \u0026 the Odyssey for Boys and Girls: The Great Greek Epics Retold for Young Readers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlfred J. Church\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred J. Church presents a clear and engaging retelling of Homer's two great epics, introducing younger readers to the heroes, adventures, and legends of ancient Greece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this classic adaptation, Church brings together the stories of \u003cem\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, two of the foundational works of Western literature. With vivid storytelling and accessible language, he recounts the dramatic events of the Trojan War and the long, perilous journey of Odysseus as he struggles to return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book tells of the great conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, highlighting the deeds of legendary figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon. The second part follows Odysseus as he encounters monsters, sorcerers, storms, and temptations during his long voyage back to Ithaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch's retelling preserves the excitement, heroism, and mythic imagination of Homer's epics while presenting them in a form well suited for younger readers. For generations this work has served as a welcoming introduction to the legendary heroes and timeless stories of classical mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53568916881715,"sku":"9781617204081","price":22.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-iliad-the-odyssey-for-boys-and-girls-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}