by Homer, David Calcutt · Nelson Thornes Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780174325628
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«Homer's Odyssey» is the theatrical adaptation of Homer's epic poem by David Calcutt, published by Nelson Thornes Ltd in paperback (82 pages, in English).
The play brings to the stage the epic journey of Odysseus, a voyage through a world of gods, goddesses, sorceresses and monsters. Calcutt's adaptation condenses the action with language accessible to young readers while preserving the spirit of the Homeric classic.
Published in 1999, it is part of the Dramascripts series, a collection of theatrical adaptations of classics for classroom performance.
Suitable for young readers and secondary school students, both for individual reading and for school theatrical productions.
Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is widely credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Although his life and authorship remain obscure, Homer was highly revered in ancient Greek society and is considered one of the most influential authors in history.
