The Iliad : a graphic novel
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts Candlewick Press, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
246 pages, 28 unumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 4
Status
Northwest Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
741.5 HINDS 2019
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts Candlewick Press, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 5.9, 4 Points

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General Note
Chiefly illustrations.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 262).
Description
"More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced off in an epic battle that rewrote history--the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this decade-long ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this thoroughly researched and artfully rendered graphic novel, renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic.".
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In a companion volume to his award-winning adaptation of The Odyssey, the incomparable graphic novelist Gareth Hinds masterfully adapts Homers 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 Hindss 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.
Target Audience
12-UP.
Target Audience
07-UP.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hinds, G., & Homer. (2019). The Iliad: a graphic novel (First edition.). Candlewick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hinds, Gareth, 1971- and Homer. 2019. The Iliad: A Graphic Novel. Candlewick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hinds, Gareth, 1971- and Homer. The Iliad: A Graphic Novel Candlewick Press, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hinds, Gareth, and Homer. The Iliad: A Graphic Novel First edition., Candlewick Press, 2019.

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