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The Odyssey Rosemary Sutcliff

The Odyssey By Rosemary Sutcliff

The Odyssey by Rosemary Sutcliff

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$75.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Homer's epic poem The Odyssey is masterfully retold by Rosemary Sutcliff.

The Odyssey Summary

The Odyssey by Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff has transformed Homer's epic poem The Odyssey into an enthralling traveller's tale. Paired with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Alan Lee, children will treasure this book for years to come.


'Majestically retold in this challenging and captivating version of Homer's epic poem' - booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk

'Sutcliff's prose proves that no computer game or television cartoon surpasses Homer for drama and suspense - The Sunday Times

The Odyssey Reviews

'Rosemary Sutcliff's books captivated me as a child and her narrative sytle is still just as enjoyable. The tales are excellently illustrated by Alan Lee.'


'This book shows why these stories can have the legs to last'


'Odysseus's wanderings and the many dangers he faces are beautifully captured in Alan Lee's atmospheric illustrations.'


' Rosemary Sutcliff's books captivated me as a child and her narrative sytle is still just as enjoyable. The tales are excellently illustrated by Alan Lee.'

' This book shows why these stories can have the legs to last'

' Odysseus' s wanderings and the many dangers he faces are beautifully captured in Alan Lee' s atmospheric illustrations.'

About Rosemary Sutcliff

ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF, who sadly died in 1992, was the author of many widely-acclaimed historical novels for both children and adults. She won the Library Association Carnegie Medal in 1959 for her historical novel for children The Lantern Bearers, and was runner-up with Tristan and Iseult in 1972.

ALAN LEE is an English book illustrator and movie conceptual designer. He won the Kate Greenaway Medal for his illustrations to Rosemary Sutcliff's Black Ships Before Troy, which was followed by The Wanderings of Odysseus (both Frances Lincoln). In 1998 he won the Best Artist Award at the World Fantasy Awards. He illustrated the Centenary editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and, more recently, The Children of Hurin (HarperCollins). He went on to transform his vision of Middle Earth from page to celluloid in Peter Jackson's film trilogy The Lord of the Rings, winning an Oscar in 2004 as part of the Art Direction team on The Return of the King. He is now designing the film of The Hobbit. Alan lives in South Devon.

Additional information

GOR007495480
9781847805294
1847805299
The Odyssey by Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff
The Classics
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
20140807
126
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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