The Iliad (Graphic Novel)

Written & illustrated by Gareth Hinds

Witness the epic clash of gods and warriors in the legendary Trojan War.

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272 pages· 24,025 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Step onto the battlefields of Troy in this gripping graphic novel adaptation of The Iliad. As two mighty armies clash, the fates of men and gods intertwine in a saga of heroism and tragedy. Experience the raw emotions and fierce struggles that define this timeless war story. Will the gods' whims decide the outcome, or will human courage prevail? With vivid illustrations and insightful notes, this companion to The Odyssey brings Homer's epic to life, inviting readers to explore the depths of honor, wrath, and destiny.

From the publisher

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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