*The Trojan War and the Adventures of Odysseus* by Parks Van Dyke delves into the legendary conflict between the Greeks and Trojans, sparked by the abduction of Helen. The narrative follows the tumultuous events of the war, highlighting iconic figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon. Central to the story is Odysseus, whose cunning and resourcefulness propel him through both the battlefield and the challenges that follow. After the fall of Troy, Odysseus embarks on a treacherous journey home, facing mythical creatures and divine obstacles. Ultimately, the tale intertwines themes of heroism, fate, and the enduring quest for home and identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book). "Homer" is the name given to the author or authors of the ancient Greek epic poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey", and could represent a single man who lived sometime between 800 and 900 B. C. , or it could represent a group of poets who collaborated on these major works. THANOS TSILIS was born in Athens in 1977, and studied graphic arts, illustration and animation. Most of his work has been in illustration, though in 2002 he also started working for animated films. From 2005 to 2008 he worked for Total Eclipse Games, and since then has worked mostly as a concept artist for advertising and digital entertainment. BEATRICE SAMPATAKOU is one of Greece's best-known retellers of Greek mythology, and has written the stories of the gods and goddesses of her literary tradition for all levels of readers. Her Greek-language versions of the Iliad and Odyssey are the standard versions used in Greek schools.