The Last Days of Pompeii

Written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Illustrated by Dick Ayers and Jack Kirby

Part of the Classics Illustrated series

Lives and rivalries collide as a volcano threatens an ancient city.

52 pages· 1150L· AR ~8.3

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In ancient Pompeii, friends, lovers, and rivals go about their lives in the days before Mount Vesuvius erupts. This Classics Illustrated comic adaptation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's novel tells the story in full color and adds a biography of the author, theme discussions, and study questions.

From the publisher

Bulwer-Lytton’s story of fictional events in Pompeii in the days leading up to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Edward Bulwer-Lytton, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers”, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

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