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Synopsis
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. This stunning graphic novel adaptation 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.
Is The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This graphic novel depicts the brutal violence of ancient warfare with illustrations showing battle injuries, death, and bloodshed. Strong themes of rage, vengeance, and the human cost of war are central to the story.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in Greek mythology, epic battles, and legendary heroes will find this visually stunning adaptation of Homer's classic compelling and accessible.