The Odyssey of Star Wars

Name: The Odyssey of Star Wars
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419756283
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An Epic Poem

By Jack Mitchell

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The Odyssey of Star Wars reimagines the Star Wars saga as a grand epic poem reminiscent of ancient tales like Odysseus and Beowulf. From the rebel heist on Scarif in Rogue One to the climactic battles of Return of the Jedi, it follows iconic heroes and villains in metre and verse. The book is enhanced with illustrations inspired by Greek terracotta art, offering a unique blend of science fiction and classical storytelling.
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This book will captivate fans of Star Wars looking for a fresh and artistic retelling, as well as readers interested in epic poetry and mythological formats applied to modern sagas.

Description

A thrilling retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of classic epic poetry

"I look not to myself but to the Force,
In which all things arise and fall away."

Journey to a galaxy far, far away like never before—through lyrical verse and meter. Like the tales of Odysseus and Beowulf, the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Jyn Erso, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Emperor are fraught with legendary battles, iconic heroes, fearsome warriors, sleek ships, and dangerous monsters.

Beginning with Rogue One's rebel heist on Scarif to secure the plans to the Death Star and continuing through the climax of Return of the Jedi, author Jack Mitchell uses the ancient literary form of epic poetry to put a new spin on the Star Wars saga.

Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terracotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the 20th century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419756283

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Fiction General Fiction Jack Mitchell Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Star Wars

About the Author

Jack Mitchell is a Stanford-educated poet and scholar who has taught at Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is currently associate professor of Classics at Dalhousie University. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he lives with his wife and two kids—both big Star Wars fans.