Hinds, Gareth

The Iliad

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ISBN 13:: 9780763696634
author:: Hinds, Gareth
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Candlewick Press (MA)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 26.7 x 17 centimetres (0.37 kg)
Genre:: General, Young Adult, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Gareth Hinds' graphic novel adaptation of Homer's epic war story brings to life the legendary account of the Trojan War. This masterful work is a thoroughly researched and artfully rendered retelling of the nine-year conflict that rewrote history. With dynamic illustrations, Hinds captures the grim glory of Homer's epic, taking readers directly to the battle-scarred plains of Troy. The Iliad is a gripping and emotionally charged narrative that explores the complex emotions of the men, women, and gods whose struggles fueled the war and determined its outcome. This companion volume to Hinds' adaptation of The Odyssey features notes, maps, a cast of characters, and other tools to help readers understand the action and drama of Homer's epic. By exploring this timeless and thought-provoking story, readers can gain a deeper understanding of one of the most important works of Western literature.

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