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Charles Lamb wrote this small book in 1808 to tell the tale of Homer's Odyssey to children. It is a wonderfully well-written and accurate account of the story of Ulysses, and modern readers will be surprised at the sentence structure that the early nineteenth century felt was... Read Full Overview

So from that time the land had rest from the suitors. And the happy Ithacans with songs and solemn sacrifices of praise to the gods celebrated the return of Ulysses; for he that had been so long absent was returned to wreak the evil upon the heads of the doers; in the place where... Read Full Overview

A collection of Greek myth adventure tales about the life of Ulysses and his encounters with strange and unusual creatures. A classical Greek epic adventure adapted by Charles Lamb to a younger generation of readers.

The Adventures of Ulysses, and in 1809 he collaborated again with Mary on Mrs. Leicester's School, a book of children's stories, and Poetry for Children. Meanwhile Lamb began a new aspect of his career in 1808 by editing the anthology Specimens of the English Dramatic Poets Who... Read Full Overview

So from that time the land had rest from the suitors. And the happy Ithacans with songs and solemn sacrifices of praise to the gods celebrated the return of Ulysses; for he that had been so long absent was returned to wreak the evil upon the heads of the doers; in the place where... Read Full Overview

From the preface:This work is designed as a supplement to the Adventures of Telemachus. It treats of the conduct and sufferings of Ulysses, the father of Telemachus. The picture which it exhibits is that of a brave man struggling with adversity; by a wise use of events, and with... Read Full Overview

The Adventures of Ulysses Greek Myths and Legends Classic Greek Literature This work is designed as a supplement to the Adventures of Telemachus. It treats of the conduct and sufferings of Ulysses, the father of Telemachus. The picture which it exhibits is that of a brave man... Read Full Overview

Charles Lamb, an English essayist was best known for his essays of Elia and children's book Tales from Shakespeare, shares with us the legendary Greek hero, Ulysses and his men, who encounter the dreaded Cyclops, a tribe of giant cannibals, and the treacherous Sirens.

The Adventures of Ulysses, Charles Lamb re-tells the story of Ulysses's journey from Troy to his own kingdom of Ithaca. The book uses Homer's The Odyssey as the basis for the story, but it isn't a direct translation of the Greek classic. The book is considered a modern version... Read Full Overview

Charles Lamb, an English essayist was best known for his essays of Elia and children's book Tales from Shakespeare, shares with us the legendary Greek hero, Ulysses and his men, who encounter the dreaded Cyclops, a tribe of giant cannibals, and the treacherous Sirens.We are happy... Read Full Overview

A daring odyssey returns to the light. The wanderer's tale is revived for a new generation, inviting you to sail again with Ulysses through storm and stillness alike. The Adventures Of Ulysses The Wanderer offers a concise, gripping entry into epic poetry that blends mythic adventure... Read Full Overview