The Trojan War and the Adventures of Odysseus (Books of Wonder)

The Trojan War and the Adventures of Odysseus (Books of Wonder) by Colum, Padraic. hardcover edition. ISBN: 0046594022004.

Here is the perfect introduction to The Iliad and The Odyssey, two of the cornerstones of Western literature. All of the glories of Homers world--from the mysterious Wooden Horse to Helen, whose beauty launched a thousand ships, to the fearsome one-eyed Cyclops--are here, refashioned into one seamless tale of adventure by three-time Newbery Honor winner Padraic Colum. Beautifully enhanced by Barry Mosers twelve bold, evocative color plates, this handsome book will stir the imagination of young and old alike.