![]() ![]() It is a long, substantial piece of work which more than does its job of making the original epic accessible for younger readers. This condensed version of The Illiad is not a watered down cardboard copy. Diomedes volunteered to be a partner but wanted a partner and picked Odysseus to be his partner. Also Odysseus told them not to whip the beggars so hard. The Greeks were surprised since the journey did not take as nearly as long as they thought it would and the princesses werent with him then Odysseus showed them the Luck of Troy. Oh, and the Amazon women warriors…it honestly has something for everyone! Recommended? The Greeks were becoming restless then Menelaus suggested that it would be a fine thing to send a young man as a spy that was as restless as themselves. Odysseus stole the Luck of Troy and returned the Greek camp. ![]() And then there are the origins of the Trojan horse and Achilles heel. That said, there are many positive themes running through the book, as well as its obvious historical significance: themes such as jealousy, pride, honour among brothers and friends. “Dogs and Ravens shall tear your flesh unburied!” said Achilles, looking down at him in the dust. ![]() I wouldn’t recommend reading this book to any child with a sensitive disposition, or indeed a younger child.Īchilles drove the remaining spear straight through his neck, bringing him stumbling and choking to the ground. There are a lot of fairly graphically described battle scenes alongside some equally violent images. ![]()
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