The Return Of Odysseus: A Poetic Drama In Four Acts (1912)

By Percy Stickney Grant

Book Overview

The Return of Odysseus is a poetic drama in four acts, written by Percy Stickney Grant and first published in 1912. The play is based on the ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey, which tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. The play begins with Odysseus stranded on the island of Calypso, where he has been held captive for seven years. He longs to return home to his wife Penelope and his kingdom of Ithaca, but the gods seem to be conspiring against him. As the play unfolds, we see Odysseus face many challenges and obstacles on his journey home, including battles with monsters and temptations from seductive women. Along the way, he receives help from the goddess Athena and other allies, but he must also confront his own flaws and weaknesses. Ultimately, Odysseus is able to overcome these challenges and return home to his beloved Penelope, but not without paying a heavy price. The play explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in the face of adversity. Grant's poetic language and vivid descriptions bring the world of ancient Greece to life, transporting the reader to a time of heroes and gods, where the fate of mortals hangs in the balance. The Return of Odysseus is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers and audiences to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165081326
• ISBN13: 9781165081325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"