The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy is the glorious saga of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. based on Homer"s Iliad and Odyssey. Padraic Colum"s retelling of Homer"s classic epics for children is still considered by many to be the finest introduction young readers will ever have to Homer. The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy combines the broad stories of both the Iliad and the Odyssey, weaving a fast-paced tale sure to enthrall children and adults alike.