Barbara Leonie Picard Books
Barbara Leonie Picard is celebrated for her compelling retellings of classic myths for young readers. Her works, often focusing on Homer and Gilgamesh, are lauded for their mature and thought-provoking content. She delves into profound themes that stimulate reflection, offering young audiences a rich literary experience. Picard's talent for making ancient narratives accessible to contemporary readers cements her distinctive literary voice.
In early 14th-century England, young Alys de Renneville, unable to persuade any of her relatives that her father and brother are alive and being held for ransom in Scotland, determines to rescue them herself and, together with the fourteen-year-old servant boy Hugh, sets out on the perilous journey north.
After the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for his kingdom of Ithaca. He has to face many dangers. He even journeys down into the underworld and meets the dead Greek heroes. His wife and son are waiting, hoping that he will come and help them face the men who have invaded their home. This work features the story of Odysseus's famous journey.
Hero-tales From the British Isles
- 166 pages
- 6 hours of reading
German Hero-sagas and Folk-tales
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Der Wald der Geächteten
- 174 pages
- 7 hours of reading
