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.
Unabridged republication of the work first published by The Macmillan Company, New York, 1918.
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The King of Ireland’s Son by Padraic Colum Favorite tales from the Emerald Isle: "When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal's Dominion," "The Town of the Red Castle," 5 more. 9 full-page illustrations, numerous decorations.
Nordic Gods and Heroes by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
Heroes of Greek Mythology by Charles Kingsley One of the Victorian age's great storytellers recounts Perseus' quest to slay the Medusa, the search for the Golden Fleece, and Theseus' encounter with the deadly Minotaur. 60 illustrations.
Willy Pogány Rediscovered by Jeff A. Menges, Willy Pogany More than 100 color and black-and-white Art Nouveau–style illustrations from fairy tales and adventure stories include scenes from Wagner's "Ring" cycle, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,Gulliver's Travels, and Faust.
Ancient Greece Discovery Kit by Dover, Arkady Roytman Favorite Greek Myths, Greek Gods and Goddesses Coloring Book, Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book, Adventures of Hercules Coloring Book, The Adventures of Ulysses Coloring Book, Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book, poster, crayons. WARNING: Not for children under 10 years.
Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book by Arkady Roytman A sparkling way to color powerful gods of popular mythology, these 16 stained glass designs include Poseidon, the king of the sea; Zeus, the ruler of the sky whose weapon was a thunderbolt; and others.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy Pogány by Lewis Carroll, Willy Pogany This new edition of Alice's adventures offers a fresh look at the time-honored tale, featuring an abundance of exuberant images by a noted illustrator in the elegant style of Art Nouveau.
Tales of Troy and Greece by Andrew Lang, H. J. Ford Follow Ulysses' exciting adventures, meet Helen of Troy, behold the Trojan horse, join Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece, and learn about the legendary deeds of other remarkable Greek heroes.
The Story of the Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum The adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, with poetic tales of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and other legendary characters that enchant audiences of all ages. 40 illustrations.
Great Myths of the World by Padraic Colum A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate these pages in a wonderful treasury for all ages.
WARNING: Not for children under 10 years.