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

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

Padraic Colum with Willy Pogany (Illustrator)

247 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics history adventurous medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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