Orpheus in the Underworld: A TOON Graphic (TOON Graphic Mythology)

by Yvan Pommaux (Illustrator)

Other authorsRichard Kutner (Translator)
Hardcover, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

741.5

Collection

Publication

TOON Graphics (2015), 56 pages

Description

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{u2014}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.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2009-04-17

Physical description

56 p.; 10.1 inches

ISBN

1935179845 / 9781935179849
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