Homer's Iliad and Odyssey: Two of the Greatest Stories Ever Told

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey: Two of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
ISBN-10
1406379204
ISBN-13
9781406379204
Category
Adventure stories
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2018-04

Description

Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's clever illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told.When first published Walker's versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted ...

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