Waiting for Odysseus : the story of Odysseus's travels, told by the women who loved him

Four women. Four stories. One man's journey. Odysseus. His epic tale has been told countless times, but rarely is it heard through the voices of the women who loved and served him. Penelope, Circe, Athena, Eurycleia: Theirs are the silent voices, the voices of longing, waiting, strength. They are the women who moved him and motivated him. And now they shed new light on his age-old journey.

four Women.

four Stories.

one Man's Journey.

odysseus. His Epic Tale Has Been Told Countless Times, But Rarely Is It Heard Through The Voices Of The Women Who Loved And Served Him. Penelope, Circe, Athena, Eurycleia: Theirs Are The Silent Voices, The Voices Of Longing, Waiting, Strength. They Are The Women Who Moved Him And Motivated Him. And Now They Shed New Light On His Age-old Journey.

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this Colorful Feminist Reimagining Of Homer's The Odyssey Offers Four Female Characters' Perspectives. Readers May Be Better Off Having At Least Some Acquaintance With Greek Mythology Ahead Of Time, But The Uninitiated Could Easily Get Swept Up In The Swift, Powerful Writing, Noted Pw. Ages 12-up. (mar.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Presents the story of Odysseus's epic journey through the eyes of his faithful wife Penelope, the sorceress Circe, the goddess Athena, and his old nanny Eurycleia.