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Orpheus in the underworld : a toon graphic  Cover Image Book Book

Orpheus in the underworld : a toon graphic

Pommaux, Yvan (author,, illustrator.). Kutner, Richard, (translator.).

Summary: Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His bride Eurydice is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever gone before. He's determined to achieve the impossible bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he's never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. Through its epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text, it earns its place in the canon.

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  • ISBN: 9781935179849
  • Physical Description: print
    53 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : TOON Books, an imprint of RAW Junior, LLC, ©2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Maps on lining papers.
Language Note:
Translated from the original French.
Subject: Eurydice -- (Greek mythological character) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Gods, Greek -- Comic books, strips, etc
Genre: Graphic novels.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Smithers Public Library.

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Smithers Public Library J GN POM (Text) 35101000497771 Children's room -- Graphic Novels Volume hold Available -

Summary: Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His bride Eurydice is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever gone before. He's determined to achieve the impossible bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he's never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. Through its epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text, it earns its place in the canon.
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