Alfred J. Church

The Iliad and the Odyssey for Boys and Girls (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Iliad is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time. Set during the Trojan War, this timeless poem vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amid devastation and destruction. Homer's tale is a compassionate view of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death in the face of an often uncaring divinity. To call it a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters in the 10th and final year of the Greek siege of Troy.The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. The poem centers on the Greek hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. Odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his kingdom and his loyal wife, Penelope. The Odyssey is Homers' sequel to the Iliad.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 233
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781625582430
• Artikelnr.: 49161542

Autorenporträt

Alfred John Church was an English classical scholar born in London on January 29, 1829. He was educated at King's College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. After completing his education, Church took holy orders and became an assistant master at Merchant Taylors' School, where he worked from 1857 to 1870. His career as a scholar and educator allowed him to contribute significantly to classical literature and education. Church is well-known for his retellings of ancient Greek epics, making these texts accessible to a wider audience. He authored works such as The Story of the Iliad and The Story of the Odyssey, which were intended for educational purposes, bringing classical stories to life for younger readers. Church's expertise in ancient languages and classical works made him a respected figure in his field. He passed away on April 27, 1912, at the age of 83, in Richmond, United Kingdom, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of classical studies. Church's contributions to literature and education continue to be recognized today.