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Odyssea
Král Odysseus se po dobytí Troje touží vrátit domů. Netuší ale, jakou plavbu mu osud připraví… Deset let bloudí po mořích a zažije neuvěřitelná dobrodružství, než se konečně vrátí na rodný ostrov Ithaka. Slavný příběh o králi Odysseovi doplňují nádherné ilustrace Manuely Adreani a přibližují ho tak mladým čtenářům.
80 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2016
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November 8, 2019
Неймовірні ілюстрації, а стислий текст цілком годиться для пригадування собі, що там відбувалося з тим Одісеєм. Маю підозру, що дітям (а це дитяча адаптація нормальної Одіссеї) було би дещо нудно, хоча це суб'єктивно.
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January 8, 2023Čítal túto knihu niekto, kto vie po slovensky, predtým, ako ju šupli do tlače? Asi nie...
November 22, 2019
Někde jsem četla, že všechny příběhy, co si po staletí vyprávíme, mají své předchůdce už dávno v Bibli. Po přečtení Odyssey jsem dospěla k závěru, že to stejné platí o moderním románu a tomto bezmála 3000 let starém eposu. Hledání otce a snaha změnit svět, který se kolem nás rozpadá, vyrovnání se se ztrátou všeho, co je člověku drahé a nekonečný boj s životem a o život - to vše na pozadí nekonečné cesty, která nepřestává testovat naše odhodlání. Když člověk přidá veskrze moderní způsob vyprávění, s "flashbacky" i nespolehlivým vypravěčem, prozradí původ snad už jen kratičké scény z Olympu. Za mě skvělá četba a dohnaná velká mezera.
January 31, 2024
Me gustó el resumen del texto, aunque espero conocer muchos mejores.
El libro está bellamente impreso, pero la traducción es bastante mala.
Las imágenes son demasiado dulces para mi gusto y no siento que le hagan justicia a la complejidad de lo sublime y lo brutal del texto original,
El libro está bellamente impreso, pero la traducción es bastante mala.
Las imágenes son demasiado dulces para mi gusto y no siento que le hagan justicia a la complejidad de lo sublime y lo brutal del texto original,
July 19, 2026
I really liked it, it was very entertaining and as someone who doesn't know that much about mythology, it was appealing. However, because of this, there were too many characters and sometimes I felt confused. But overall great. And the illustrations in this edition are beautiful.
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July 29, 2026
A great way to introduce this epic to young readers.
September 15, 2018
Why we chose this book/Mom's Review: (V)
This retelling of Homer's epic combines beautiful illustrations with prose tailored to a child's understanding. Shorter, but without sacrificing content, this narrative rings true to the translation that I read as an adult. The first line begins, "Tell me, Muse, the story of the cunning, Odysseus..." and the translator retains epithets like "gray-eyed goddess" throughout. The tone and style of writing also resembled that of the version I read. With sleek, flowing figures and monsters that are not truly terrifying, Adreani provides a fitting accompaniment to a compelling adventure. I could not imagine a better children's version of The Odyssey.
Part of why we selected this book is the variety of monsters. I've mentioned before that T is enthusiastic about monsters. In our attempt to sate his monster appetite, T's dad and I began drawing on mythology, which led to T's interest in the heroes who fought the monsters. And that led us to this point: reading a Greek epic with our three year old. I guess this lays the groundwork for understanding the epic genre, recognizing historic literary references, and sustaining attentiveness while reading. But those are side effects. We are enjoying this so much right now because of the monsters and ghosts: Scylla, Charybdis, Polyphemus, and so forth. For some reason T can't articulate, he cannot get enough of these beings. And I'm happy to be visiting The Odyssey again. One of my favorite topics to teach my sixth graders was ancient Greece, and I devoured the book when I read it for the first time as an adult. Moreover, I love it when T is enthusiastic about literature that I enjoy!
Son's Review (T)
(Age: 3 and 1/2 years)
T was familiar with the story of Odysseus before reading this, and he paged through the book independently before he and I looked at it together. The following conversation ensued when I mentioned that I'd like to read some of this book with him after lunch.
Son: I know there's Scylla and Charybdis and the Cyclops.
Mom: What else do you know?
Son: I know that there's a cyclops in Odysseus that has one eye in his forehead. And I know that in the pictures one of them has a spear.
Mom: What makes you interested in Odysseus?
Son: I'm not interested in Odysseus. I already know about him!
Despite that comment, T was eager to peruse the book with me:
Son: I can show you around [the book]! ... That's Scylla. That's Polyphemus. There's a tree monster.
Mom: Hmmm. I think that tree monster is actually a soul...
Mom: Now that we read about it, and we know it's a soul, what kind of feeling does that soul have? Why?
Son: Sad because it was trying to hug a person [and couldn't].
(The story of Odysseus in the Underworld has become T's favorite. He returns to this picture and asks for the story repeatedly. T's dad and I read and explain anything T doesn't understand.)
Son, turning to a new page: So this is the wooden horse that they built.
Mom: Do you have a favorite picture?
Son: Yes. The picture was with Polyphemus.
Mom: What do you like about it?
Son: That they're walking on his arm.
Mom: Will you be excited to read it when you can read to yourself?
Son: Yes. I really like the picture of Polyphemus!
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A review copy of this book was provided by Sterling Children's Books.
This retelling of Homer's epic combines beautiful illustrations with prose tailored to a child's understanding. Shorter, but without sacrificing content, this narrative rings true to the translation that I read as an adult. The first line begins, "Tell me, Muse, the story of the cunning, Odysseus..." and the translator retains epithets like "gray-eyed goddess" throughout. The tone and style of writing also resembled that of the version I read. With sleek, flowing figures and monsters that are not truly terrifying, Adreani provides a fitting accompaniment to a compelling adventure. I could not imagine a better children's version of The Odyssey.
Part of why we selected this book is the variety of monsters. I've mentioned before that T is enthusiastic about monsters. In our attempt to sate his monster appetite, T's dad and I began drawing on mythology, which led to T's interest in the heroes who fought the monsters. And that led us to this point: reading a Greek epic with our three year old. I guess this lays the groundwork for understanding the epic genre, recognizing historic literary references, and sustaining attentiveness while reading. But those are side effects. We are enjoying this so much right now because of the monsters and ghosts: Scylla, Charybdis, Polyphemus, and so forth. For some reason T can't articulate, he cannot get enough of these beings. And I'm happy to be visiting The Odyssey again. One of my favorite topics to teach my sixth graders was ancient Greece, and I devoured the book when I read it for the first time as an adult. Moreover, I love it when T is enthusiastic about literature that I enjoy!
Son's Review (T)
(Age: 3 and 1/2 years)
T was familiar with the story of Odysseus before reading this, and he paged through the book independently before he and I looked at it together. The following conversation ensued when I mentioned that I'd like to read some of this book with him after lunch.
Son: I know there's Scylla and Charybdis and the Cyclops.
Mom: What else do you know?
Son: I know that there's a cyclops in Odysseus that has one eye in his forehead. And I know that in the pictures one of them has a spear.
Mom: What makes you interested in Odysseus?
Son: I'm not interested in Odysseus. I already know about him!
Despite that comment, T was eager to peruse the book with me:
Son: I can show you around [the book]! ... That's Scylla. That's Polyphemus. There's a tree monster.
Mom: Hmmm. I think that tree monster is actually a soul...
Mom: Now that we read about it, and we know it's a soul, what kind of feeling does that soul have? Why?
Son: Sad because it was trying to hug a person [and couldn't].
(The story of Odysseus in the Underworld has become T's favorite. He returns to this picture and asks for the story repeatedly. T's dad and I read and explain anything T doesn't understand.)
Son, turning to a new page: So this is the wooden horse that they built.
Mom: Do you have a favorite picture?
Son: Yes. The picture was with Polyphemus.
Mom: What do you like about it?
Son: That they're walking on his arm.
Mom: Will you be excited to read it when you can read to yourself?
Son: Yes. I really like the picture of Polyphemus!
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A review copy of this book was provided by Sterling Children's Books.
January 2, 2017
I love this edition of "The Odyssey", with illustrations by Manuela Adreani. I had read the longer translation years ago, but really did not remember much of Telemachus' trials or journey, and a lot of other details had been forgotten on my part. This edition works as a young reader's version, or a great gift for grown up fans of the "original". Rather simple but lovely illustrations throughout, which were what caught my eye in the bookstore. Serves as a great read aloud version, as well.
November 25, 2017
Super book for kids. Loved reading it for the kids.
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