The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide: A Character-by-Character Guide to the Story of Odysseus 2nd Edition

The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide: A Character-by-Character Guide to the Story of Odysseus 2nd Edition

Author(s): Doug Metzger PhD (Author), Charli Vince (Illustrator)

• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication Date: 16 July 2026
• Edition: 2nd
• Language: English
• Print length: 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 1507226454
• ISBN-13: 9781507226452

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