
A warm, vivid portrait of ancient Greece opens the tale, inviting listeners to wander the sun‑kissed hills and bustling harbors of Ithaca. The narrative follows the boy who will become the famed wanderer of the Odyssey, tracing his early adventures, family ties, and the legends that shaped his world. By weaving together the familiar myths of the Trojan conflict with fresh, storyteller’s touches, the book creates a seamless introduction that feels both timeless and immediate.
The author’s aim is simple: to pave a clear path toward Homer’s epic poems without dumbing them down. Richly illustrated scenes bring the rugged landscape and heroic deeds to life, while the prose stays faithful to the spirit of the original sources. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the ancient stories, ready to explore the full grandeur of the Iliad and the Odyssey on their own.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (391K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-02-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1841–1925
A largely self-educated teacher and editor, he became one of America’s most popular retellers of myth, legend, and history for young readers. His books opened the door to stories from Greece, Rome, Germany, and beyond in clear, lively prose.
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