The Odyssey

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‘The Odyssey’ recounts the story of Odysseus’ return to Ithica from the Trojan war, where he encounters Athene, Poseidon, the Cyclops and others before he is reunited with his faithful wife, Penelope.

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A gorgeously giftable special hardback edition of The Odyssey, retold for young readers by Geraldine McCaughrean

Bound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffin’s Clothbound Classics are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever.

‘I am Odysseus, hero of Troy.’

The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home, eager to be reunited with his wife and son. But the voyage is long and dangerous, plagued by strange magic, monstrous enemies – like Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant and Scylla the six-headed sea monster – and the wrath of the gods themselves. Can Odysseus rise to the challenge?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.

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Weight 0.2 kg
Dimensions 20.6 × 13.6 × 1.5 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

144

Language

English

Edition

|Reprint

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J