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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’ companion volume to his graphic novel 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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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. Renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds masterfully adapts Homer’s classic wartime epic. Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. A New York Times bestseller! When Romeo and Juliet first meet, they don’t know they’re from rival families — and when they find out, they don’t care. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together?

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At the urging of his wife, Macbeth resolves to take the throne by the most direct path: a dagger in the heart of King Duncan. But is Macbeth prepared to commit more murders to keep the crown? Hinds brings Shakespeare's classic tragedy to life. Grendel’s black blood runs thick as Beowulf defeats the monster and his hideous mother, while somber hues overcast the hero’s final, fatal battle against a raging dragon. Beowulf’s heroic saga finds a true home in this graphic-novel edition. In a thrilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known works, Hinds translates Poe's dark genius into graphic-novel format. The seven graphic narratives amplify and honor the timeless legacy of a master of gothic horror. Ideal for spooky fans!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (March 12, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763696633
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763696634
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN910L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.7 x 10.5 inches
Reviewer: Mrs. Wang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thank you, Mr. Hinds! Mission accomplished!
Review: First of all, I am biased: I believe that The Iliad is both the pinnacle and the foundation for all Western literature, and one of life's great joys for me was learning to read the immortal words of Homer in ancient Greek when I was a teenager. So imagine the thrill of seeing those immortal words translated into a graphic format! This is a complex tale, told in complex language, with an impossibly wide cast of characters in a culture that seems far away from our modern world, and yet it all comes alive on the pages of this graphic novel, just as relevant to our current events now as it was almost 3000 years ago. I am the parent of two students with learning challenges, and I am using this book to make the classics accessible to them. There is nothing simple or easy about the Iliad. The author streamlines the story somewhat, and uses different types of visual cues and reader guides to facilitate reading comprehension. At the same time, the author uses many of Homer's narrative tricks to bring specific moments to life. This book does contain plenty of violence, human trafficking and references to rape (it's about a war), so parents should exercise their judgement about appropriateness for children or young teens. It's approximately a 7th grade reading level. But it's ideal for getting young adventure-lovers hooked on heavy-hitting literature - definitely not for the Charlotte's Web crowd. As soon as the book arrived on my doorstep, I went straight to the scene of Priam clasping the knees of Achilles, and it was exactly as I'd hoped, exactly as Homer describes it. That scene answers some of life's big questions: How do you forgive the unforgivable? What does it mean to be human? What does anything mean? The author's artwork includes some archaeological touches from the time period of the Trojan War, very nice to see. The overall effect is stunning, and captures the spirit of Homer's epic poem. I didn't think the author could possibly top his editions of Beowulf, King Lear or The Odyssey, but here it is: the cornerstone of Western literature. Highly recommended for adults, teens and tweens who are curious about this ancient tale.

Reviewer: Bjorn Olafsson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely stunning. A masterpiece.
Review: Gareth Hinds has successfully captured the essence of The Iliad, and arguably even more impressive, at the same time made the story accessible to a much larger audience than ever before. On top of this, the story retains it's artistry, so the reader is treated to a high quality retelling, which while using basic English, does not condescend to the reader.Mr. Hind's works are excellent for teaching these stories to English learning students in ELA classes, or in ESL classes. They would even benefit a reader who is reading a translation of the original text, who may be unfamiliar with the history, or the conventions of literature of Antiquity.Even the illustration clearly involved careful consideration and attention to detail, and walks a balance between accuracy to the text and historical context, and assisting the reader to visualize the action. For example, in the interest of allowing the reader to more easily recognize major characters, the first letter of their name is cleverly and subtly worked into the character's armor or vestments. Also, all of the Greeks wear read, while the Trojans are all clad in blue.It is hard to overstate the value of this master work by Hinds. There is no reader of the Iliad who cannot appreciate the deep level of respect with which Hinds has treated Homer's epic.

Reviewer: Diane Sweeney (Pt. Loma)
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Totally legitimate version of this great poem.
Review: I think this graphic novel is FANTASTIC! It is a totally authentic version of the Iliad for any reader. The author’s notes clarify that the Iliad was written several centuries after the fact of the Trojan War and that the story had been passed down as poem and song in a long oral tradition. It was eventually written down, probably by several “bards of the Homeric tradition.” There are several translations of the Iliad so there is not any definitive “original.”As a scholar and teacher, I generally want students to read original works of literature but, when I see the depth of detail and the close adherence to what we believe to be the “original” author’s intent and meaning in Gareth Hines’ graphic historical novels, I think they are outstanding versions of fine literature for teens and adults.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Stunning illustration
Review: This book is a great way to visualize the story of the Illiad. The illustration is stunning

Reviewer: KnightDavion
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pg-13 Iliad stays cumbersome although pictures help
Review: I've always found reading Iliad pretty tiring. I always liked the Odyssey better. There are too many names in Iliad and very little happens in the story other than because of some god, x suddenly became a killing machine and killed a whole bunch of other people. That being said, the art makes the book more interesting. If you want to own and read the classic, this is an interesting way to do that.Note that the paintings are fairly goary with a lot of blood and thoats being cut. So keep that in mind if you're buying this for your kid.

Reviewer: MWEALLIDSESNA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book is so cool
Review: My 12 year old needed a 200 page novel that would hold his interest. This checked all the boxes. He loves that it is a historical fiction, graphic novel. Not an easy combo, but he hasn't been able to put it down.

Reviewer: Tiffany Brunson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent
Review: Everything in great shape and got here quick!

Reviewer: Becky
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read!
Review: This is a great read for middle school-high school. Tells the story but includes amazing graphics that add to the storytelling. Def recommend.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This graphic novel is a great synopsis of the main events of the last year in the Trojan War. Gareth Hinds allows the reader to clearly identify the major characters influencing the final battles. I've tried reading and listening to the Illiad, however, this graphic novel has been the most easy to follow. It also allows me to revisit the audible book version with greater ease.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I had got it for my father.Thought he would like it.I myself loved it.

Reviewer: luisa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Jeronimo Caballero
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A picture is worth a thousand words, and this version of the classic tale is full of detailed images, drawn with love. Hinds doesn't limit himself to merely telling the story, he also shows us maps of the ancient locations, and provides a detalied explanation of the context of this famed trojan war. He provides a near exhaustive list of all the characters involved, and their respective feats (or defeats) in the plains of ancient Troy. Some consider this attention to detail as detrimental, but I consider it entirely positive.This is not necessarily a children's book (though it is rather child friendly) as it is full of blood and violence, and some sexual references, though never in a distasteful manner.In conclusion, this new adaptation by Gareth Hinds a great, innovative version of the classic tale. Filled with both words and images, it captures the depth of The Iliad while also captivating our minds with wonderful illustrations. Do not pay attention to the bad reviews, this is a very enjoyable version, well worth the price. Even as an 8 year old, I believe I would have greatly enjoyed this book. Reccommended for all lovers of history, greeks (or achaeans as Homer called them) and ancient battles.

Reviewer: Marianna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A superb interpretation of a classic tale, read with my 9 year old - it's rather bloody but it exposes the absurdities and futility of war so well.