Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca
Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca is a retelling of the Odyssey for children, adapted from a reader used in the primary schools of Athens, translated by the historian Zénaïde A. Ragozin and edited by the American educator Mary E. Burt. It opens with the background of the Trojan War, Paris and Helen, the sailing of the Greeks and the fall of Troy, then follows Odysseus from Calypso's island to the Phaeacians, where he tells of the Lotus-eaters, the Cyclops, Aeolus, Circe and the descent to Hades, and finally home to Ithaca. The language is simple and the episodes short, keeping much of Homer's directness. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca
Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca by Homer can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca online?
Yes. Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca in the public domain?
Yes. Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca by Homer is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Zénaïde A. Ragozin. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca?
About 3 h 14 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca?
Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca by Homer is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
