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The Iliad: A Graphic Novel

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The Iliad: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds is an engaging retelling of the classic epic, suited for a younger audience. The story unfolds during the final weeks of the Trojan War, highlighting the intense conflict between the Greeks and Trojans. It captures the heroism, wrath, and tragic choices of key figures like Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon, all brought to life through vivid illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by epic tales of heroes, gods, and legendary battles, all vividly brought to life through stunning illustrations. It's a captivating adaptation that makes a timeless classic accessible and exciting for younger readers, merging a rich narrative with engaging artwork.

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The Iliad: A Graphic Novel

A graphic novel adaptation of Homer's epic tale of the nine-year battle that came to be known as the Trojan War.

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In a companion volume to his award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey, the incomparable graphic novelist Gareth Hinds masterfully adapts Homer’s classic wartime epic.

More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced each other in an epic battle that rewrote history and came to be known as the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer’s legendary account of this nine-year ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature.

In this stunning graphic novel adaptation — a thoroughly researched and artfully rendered masterwork — renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer’s epic. Dynamic illustrations take readers directly to the plains of Troy, into the battle itself, and lay bare the complex emotions of the men, women, and gods whose struggles fueled the war and determined its outcome.

This companion volume to Hinds’s award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey features notes, maps, a cast of characters, and other tools to help readers understand all the action and drama of Homer’s epic.

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Gareth Hinds's graphic novel adaptation of The Iliad receives acclaim for its artistic portrayal and accessible retelling of Homer's epic. Critics highlight its detailed battle scenes and engaging visual interpretation, which invite readers, particularly younger ones, into the story. The adaptation is praised for its clear language, dynamic art, and innovative approach, offering an emotionally engaging and vivid representation of the classic tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763681135

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gareth Hinds

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 1015g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Gareth Hinds is the acclaimed creator of the graphic novels The Odyssey, Poe, Beowulf, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, and King Lear. He lives near Washington, D.C.

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