The Iliad

The Iliad by Gareth Hinds is an illustrated adaptation published by National Geographic Books on March 12, 2019. This graphic novel presents Homer’s classic wartime epic, recounting the legendary Trojan War, a pivotal event in Western literature that spans nine years of conflict between two armies. Hinds masterfully combines thorough research with dynamic illustrations, bringing to life the intense emotions and dramatic struggles of the characters involved, including men, women, and gods.
Readers will find a richly detailed narrative that captures the essence of the original text while making it accessible through visual storytelling. This edition includes notes, maps, and a cast of characters, providing additional context to enhance understanding of the complex events and themes within the story. With 272 pages, this adaptation not only serves as a compelling introduction to the classic tale but also appeals to those interested in young adult fiction, comics, and historical narratives.
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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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