The Iliad

By Gillian Cross, Neil Packer (Illustrator)

A fierce quarrel threatens to unravel a legendary war, testing heroes' honor and resolve.

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160 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vivid retelling of the Greek classic, tensions flare as King Agamemnon and Achilles clash over a captive maiden, leading to a rift in the Greek ranks. As the war between Greeks and Trojans rages on, heroes like Odysseus and Hector perform daring feats, driven by pride and honor. With gods watching and influencing their fates, the stakes are high. Will the warriors' valor end the conflict, or will their personal vendettas doom them all? Discover the epic struggle through striking illustrations that capture the essence of ancient Greek artistry.

From the publisher

A strikingly illustrated retelling of Homer’s classic from the team who brought us The Odyssey–Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and illustrator Neil Packer. After nine years of war between the Greeks and Trojans, tensions are heating up among men of the same faction as well as those on opposing sides. Two proud and powerful Greeks, King Agamemnon and legendary warrior Achilles, quarrel over a beautiful maiden, causing Achilles and his myrmidons to drop out of the fight. Meanwhile, fueled by rage and pride, honor and greed, soldiers on both sides–Odysseus and Patroclus for the Greeks, Paris and Hector for the Trojans–perform heroic deeds, attempting to end the war. Depicting their actions, and those of the gods they invoke, are vivid, stylistic illustrations reminiscent of Greek pottery, giving this large-format volume an extra measure of authenticity and appeal.

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