The Iliad

The Iliad by Gareth Hinds is an illustrated adaptation published by Candlewick Press on March 12, 2019. This graphic novel presents Homer’s classic wartime epic, recounting the legendary Trojan War, a pivotal event in Western literature. Through dynamic illustrations, Hinds captures the intensity of battle and the complex emotions of the characters involved, providing a visually engaging experience that brings the ancient story to life.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the themes and events surrounding the Trojan War, enhanced by notes, maps, and a cast of characters to aid in understanding the narrative. This edition not only highlights the historical and military aspects of the tale but also delves into the legends and myths that have shaped its enduring legacy. With 272 pages of artfully rendered storytelling, this graphic novel serves as a companion to Hinds’s previous adaptation of The Odyssey, making it a significant addition to the realms of young adult fiction and classic adaptations.
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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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