Books with title The Return of Odysseus

Can a civilization teetering on the edge of destruction be saved through the strength of will of a single individual?Can a culture be rescued by the faithful few, given inspiration by a powerful leader?Can a deliberate conspiracy be defeated through decisive action—even though the conspiracy appears to have already won?Can an individual who has already given up his cause as hopeless, be persuaded to return to the fray and win?All of these questions—and more—are addressed in this masterful adaption of the last section of Homer’s classic work, “The Odyssey”, dealing with the final return of the long-lost King of Ithaca, Odysseus, to his homeland.As all familiar with the original story will know, in Odysseus’s absence following the Trojan War, his country Ithaca falls into anarchy with all manner of evil suitors seeking the hand of his wife—presumed to be a widow—in order to seize control of the kingdom. In this adaptation of that drama, Michael Walker takes its underlying premise—a king returning to his subverted realm—and weaves a suspense-filled tale involving characters present-day readers may recognise.Posited against the scenario of betrayal, fear and self-seeking, are the faithful few who have remained loyal to the missing king, hoping against hope that he will return and cleanse the nation. Is faith enough? Have they given up in the face of seemingly overwhelming numbers? Will they find the strength and courage to fight once again should the king return?Find out in the dramatic conclusion of this work, written in play format ready for stage presentation.

The extraordinary story of a legendary hero continues . . .After ten years of uninterrupted war, blood and agony, the Trojans have finally been defeated. Odysseus and his men begin the epic journey of returning to Ithaca. Along the way, terrifying enemies await them: the cyclops Polyphemus, the lotus eaters who feast on narcotic flowers that give only oblivion, the sorceress who turns men into swine, and the deadly, enthralling sirens. Odysseus is determined to make his way home to Ithaca, where his beloved family have awaited him for many long years. But his journey will present him with new, terrible perils - ones that he could not have dreamed of even in his wildest nightmares. In Odysseus: The Return, the second in his Odysseus epic, Valerio Massimo Manfredi gives a new voice to one of the most adventurous and fascinating heroes of all time.

Can a civilization teetering on the edge of destruction be saved through the strength of will of a single individual? Can a culture be rescued by the faithful few, given inspiration by a powerful leader? Can a deliberate conspiracy be defeated through decisive action—even though the conspiracy appears to have already won? Can an individual who has already given up his cause as hopeless, be persuaded to return to the fray and win? All of these questions—and more—are addressed in this masterful adaptation of the last section of Homer’s classic work, “The Odyssey”, dealing with the final return of the long-lost King of Ithaca, Odysseus, to his homeland. As all familiar with the original story will know, in Odysseus’s absence following the Trojan War, his country Ithaca falls into anarchy with all manner of evil suitors seeking the hand of his wife—presumed to be a widow—in order to seize control of the kingdom. In this adaptation of that drama, Michael Walker takes its underlying premise—a king returning to his subverted realm—and weaves a suspense-filled tale involving characters present-day readers may recognise. Posited against the scenario of betrayal, fear and self-seeking, are the faithful few who have remained loyal to the missing king, hoping against hope that he will return and cleanse the nation. Is faith enough? Have they given up in the face of seemingly overwhelming numbers? Will they find the strength and courage to fight once again should the king return? Find out in the dramatic conclusion of this work, written in play format ready for stage presentation.

Odysseus fought the war for the conquest of the city of Troy.On his return voyage, he braved the vicissitudes of the odyssey, losing himself several times, on the waters and coasts of the jagged lands, surrounding the middle sea.The dying Trojan king made a revelation. There are lands, that hide the secrets of immortality, which the gods had revealed to the first men, called Pelasgians.Odysseus sails out to the new lands, but his end came from the sea, through his unknown son Telegonus, who had come to find out about him.It is now up to Telegonus, to resume the mission of the father, to those secret lands, where the ships are unknown, and to do so, he will have to embark on his new and personal Odyssey.

The extraordinary story of a legendary hero continues . . . After ten years of uninterrupted war, blood and agony, the Trojans have finally been defeated. Odysseus and his men begin the epic journey of returning to Ithaca. Along the way, terrifying enemies await them: the cyclops Polyphemus, the lotus eaters who feast on narcotic flowers that give only oblivion, the sorceress who turns men into swine, and the deadly, enthralling sirens. Odysseus is determined to make his way home to Ithaca, where his beloved family have awaited him for many long years. But his journey will present him with new, terrible perils - ones that he could not have dreamed of even in his wildest nightmares. In Odysseus: The Return , the second in his Odysseus epic, Valerio Massimo Manfredi gives a new voice to one of the most adventurous and fascinating heroes of all time.

Odysseus was one of the strongest, and, in particular, smartest heroes of the Greek Mythology. His cleverness had him survive several adventures successfully. Only due to Odysseus’s ruse, Troy was conquered by the Greeks. The famous Trojan Horse, in the hollow belly of which the strongest Greek heroes were hiding, was Odysseus’s idea. After conquering Troy, Odysseus wanted to sail home to his homeland Ithaca, where he was King. But above all, he wanted to see his beautiful wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. But it took Odysseus twenty years to return to his homeland.Due to the gods’ anger, he had to survive many odysseys on the sea, and had to pass many adventures. He fought against the one-eyed Cyclops, the Sirens, the Sorceress Circe, and against the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis. At the end of his journey, after he had returned to Ithaca, he had to protect his wife Penelope from the men who had pestered her. Performing a spectacular feat, he re-conquered his royal court, his wife and his land.The picture book “The Journey of Odysseus” describes the adventures of the resourceful hero on a child-oriented, but not childish way. Children from the age of six, but also adults can delight in the stories of the Greek hero Odysseus.

From the Publisher Valerio Massimo Manfredi is an archaeologist and scholar of the ancient Greek and Roman world. He is the author of sixteen novels, which have won him literary awards and have sold 12 million copies. His Alexander trilogy has been translated into 38 languages and published in 62 countries and the film rights have been acquired by Universal Pictures. His novel The Last Legion was made into a film starring Colin Firth and Ben

You are Odysseus, the wiliest hero of ancient Greece. Your love for family is as strong as your quest for adventure. What will you do, when given the choice of immortality? Or when a man-eating monster has you and your men trapped in his cave? In The Journey of Odysseus, you face the same challenges as Odysseus in Homers Odyssey, but you are in control of your destiny. Only one path brings success and satisfaction. Fifteen others lead to death, defeat, shame, or unending regret. Readers ages 8 and up will experience Odysseus journeys firsthand in Ed DeHoratius dramatic text, dynamically illustrated by award-winning comic book artist Brian Delandro Hardison. Special Features * Prose story of the Odyssey that puts you right in the action * 30 different endings-depending on your choices * 5 illustrations by award-winning comic book artist Brian Delandro HardisoFor over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. Some of the areas we publish in include: Selections From The Aeneid Latin Grammar & Pronunciation Greek Grammar & Pronunciation Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin Classical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero Vocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace Greek Mythology Greek Lexicon Slovak Culture And History