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1	Odyssey more books like this by Homer "Tell us, Goddess, daughter of Zeus, start in your own place: when all the rest at Troy had fled from that steep doom and gone back home, away from war and the salt sea, only this man longed for his wife and a way home." Homer's Odyssey, at once an exciting epic of strife and subterfuge and a deeply felt tale of love and devotion, stands at the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Odyssey of Homer more books like this by Richmond Lattimore (Translator) This is Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus' triumph over Troy and arduous journey home: Odysseus survives a storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.08! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Odyssey: The Story of Odysseus more books like this by Homer, W H D Rouse (Preface by) Perhaps the most celebrated of all Western narratives, the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus's roundabout voyage home to Ithaca where his beloved Penelope awaits. In stories along the way, he famously encounters Circe, the Sirens, the Cyclops, and many, many others. This translation renders the classic more economically than others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.37! \| SVS
4	The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus more books like this by Margaret Atwood Telling the story of Homer's "Odyssey" from the point of view of Penelope and her 12 hanged maids, the bestselling author of "Oryx and Crake" draws on Greek mythology for Volume 2 in the Myths series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Adventures of Ulysses more books like this by Bernard Evslin Ulysses and his men embark upon a glorious journey home, unaware that they have angered the gods. Their journey will last for ten years, riddled with many perils. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Odyssey of Homer more books like this by * Homer Perhaps the most celebrated of all Western narratives, the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus's roundabout voyage home to Ithaca where his beloved Penelope awaits. In stories along the way, he famously encounters Circe, the Sirens, the Cyclops, and many, many others. This translation renders the classic more economically than others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum 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 Cyclopes. Using narrative threads from "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.77! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Iliad/The Odyssey Set: Homer more books like this by Professor Robert Fagles (Translator), Bernard MacGregor Walke Knox (Introduction by) This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics. see all copies from $16.00! new only from $16.00! \| SVS
9	The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff The long siege is ended. Troy lies in ashes. The black ships of the Greek war-host set sail for home - but for King Odysseus of Ithaca, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced in the Trojan War. Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" is transformed by Rosemary Sutcliff into a traveller's tale with a spectacular cast of magicians and ... see all copies from $3.14! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The odyssey more books like this by Robin Lister This series of contemporary writing meets the requirements of the revised National Curriculum. This book tells the story of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey", and serves as an introduction to Greek legends for secondary-school students. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Odysseus in the Serpent Maze more books like this by Jane Yolen Inspired by the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY, this is the story of 13-year-old Odysseus. In this take on the tale, Odysseus is accompanied on his adventures by the equally clever, and sometimes braver, Penelope. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.09! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Odyssey of Homer more books like this by B Picard This is the exciting story of Odysseus's famous journey. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for his island kingdom of Ithaca, but his voyage will take ten whole years. He has to face many dangers: the one-eyed giant Polyphemus; Circe's enchanted island; and the sirens who lure sailors to their death. He even journeys down into the ... see all copies from $6.76! new only from $6.76! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Land of the Dead more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne This entry in the Tales of the Odyssey series tells of Odysseus's journey through the dangerous and mysterious Land of the Dead. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.92! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	One-Eyed Giant more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne This entry in the Tales of the Odyssey series tells of Odysseus's encounter with the horrible One-Eyed Giant, Polyphemus. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Odyssey more books like this by Stanley P Baldwin, M.A. 39 New and Revised Titles. The Best Just Got Better! Plus Glossary from Websters New World Dictionary Anthem Atlas Shrugged Beowulf Brave New World The Canterbury Tales The Catcher in the Rye The Contender The Crucible The Fountainhead Frankenstein The Grapes of Wrath Great Expectations The Great Gatsby Hamlet Heart of Darkness and The Secret ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.15! \| SVS
16 view cover	Old Age: Journey Into Simplicity more books like this by Helen M Luke (Read by) In this classic text on ageing wisely, the renowned Jungian analyst Helen M. Luke reflects on the final journeys described in Homer's "Odyssey", Shakespeare's "King Lear" and "The Tempest", and T. S. Eliot's "Little Gidding". In examining some of the great masterpieces of literature produced by writers at the end of their lives, she elucidates the ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $30.00!
17 view cover	Tales from the Odyssey #4: The Gray-Eyed Goddess more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne, Donna Bray (Revised by) Odysseus is now trapped on the island of the sea goddess Calypso. Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, are warding off suitors who want to marry Penelope and control Odysseus's kingdom. see all copies from $2.94! new only from $3.67! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Essential Homer: Selections from the Iliad and the Odyssey more books like this by Homer Selections from both the Iliad and the Odyssey, made with an eye for those episodes that figure most prominently in the study of mythology. see all copies from $3.82! new only from $14.00!
19 view cover	Sirens and Sea Monsters more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne Odysseus and his men have done what no other mortals have done: returned alive from the terrifying Land of the Dead. Armed with warnings and advice from the ghosts of the prophet Tiresias, Odysseus is determined to finally sail home to Ithaca. But the enchantress Circe tells him that the Greeks will face even more horrors on their journey, ... see all copies from $4.99!
20 view cover	Gray-Eyed Goddess more books like this by M Osborne For nearly twenty years, Odysseus has fought terrifying giants and monsters, weathered the loss of his men, and angered gods and goddesses. Now he is trapped on the island of the alluring sea goddess, Calypso. Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, are desperately warding off the suitors who want to marry Penelope in order ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Odyssey #5: Return to Ithaca: Tales from the Odyssey: Return to Ithaca - Book #5: Mary Pope Osborne's Tales from the Odyssey more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne After seven years on Calypso's island, Odysseus finds himself on the shores of yet another strange land. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope fears for their son, Telemachus. His enemies--Penelope's unwanted suitors--plan to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return from his journey to find Odysseus. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $4.40! \| SVS
22 view cover	Final Battle more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne In the final book of the series based on episodes from Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus at last returns to Ithaca after more than 20 years. But things have changed. With the help of the goddess Athena, Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, set out to restore their kingdom. see all copies from $21.88! new only from $187.67!
23 view cover	Tale of Troy: Retold from the Ancient Authors more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green This book tells 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum Memorable retelling of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey, "written for younger readers by Ireland's great poet and illustrator, recalls the perilous journey of Odysseus and his encounters with the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and evil Circe as they attempt to keep the hero from his faithful Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $2.20! new only from $4.10! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Sirens and Sea Monster more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne, Troy Howell (Illustrator) In this third of six books based on episodes from Homer's "Odyssey, " Mary Pope Osborne continues the exciting adventures of one of the greatest heroes of all time. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $9.99!

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