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The Iliad: An Illustrated Retelling of the Trojan War for Young Readers
Paperback
Publisher: Ollada de Tinta
Published: Feb 22 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An illustrated adaptation of Homer's timeless epic, designed to make the story of the Trojan War accessible to modern readers.
This edition retells the events surrounding the fall of Troy in clear and carefully crafted prose, preserving the emotional depth and moral complexity of the original poem. From the Judgment of Paris and the abduction of Helen to the wrath of Achilles and the final duel with Hector, the narrative follows the central arc of Homer's Iliad.
In addition to the core episodes of the poem, the text integrates key moments from the wider Trojan cycle, offering a coherent and comprehensive account of the conflict that shaped Greek myth and Western literary tradition.
Written with classroom use in mind, this adaptation balances literary quality with readability, making it well suited for world literature courses, classical studies programs, and guided academic discussion.
Accompanied by evocative digital watercolor illustrations, the volume invites readers to explore enduring themes of honor, pride, leadership, fate, and the human cost of war.
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