Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Ulysses is a retelling of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, by the English writer Charles Lamb. The book follows the journey of the Greek hero Ulysses (also known as Odysseus) as he travels home after the Trojan War. Along the way, Ulysses encounters various mythical creatures, navigates treacherous waters, and faces challenges that test his strength and cunning. The story is told in a straightforward and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to the epic for young readers or those unfamiliar with the original text. Lamb's retelling also includes his own illustrations, bringing the characters and settings to life. Overall, The Adventures of Ulysses is a classic tale of adventure, heroism, and perseverance that has captivated readers for centuries.""If a woman, thrice blessed are both the authors of your birth, thrice blessed are your brothers, who even to rapture must have joy in your perfections, to see you grown so like a young tree, and so graceful. But most blessed of all that breathe is he that has the gift to engage your young neck in the yoke of marriage. I never saw that man that was worthy of you. I never saw man or woman that at all parts equalled you. Lately at Delos (where I touched) I saw a young palm which grew beside Apollo's temple.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.
