--- product_id: 84708719 title: "The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults)" price: "238 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/84708719-the-iliad-a-graphic-novel-a-modern-visual-adaptation-homers store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults) **Price:** 238 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults) - **How much does it cost?** 238 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/84708719-the-iliad-a-graphic-novel-a-modern-visual-adaptation-homers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults): 9780763696634: Hinds, Gareth, Hinds, Gareth: Books Review: Thank you, Mr. Hinds! Mission accomplished! - First of all, I am biased: I believe that The Iliad is both the pinnacle and the foundation for all Western literature, and one of life's great joys for me was learning to read the immortal words of Homer in ancient Greek when I was a teenager. So imagine the thrill of seeing those immortal words translated into a graphic format! This is a complex tale, told in complex language, with an impossibly wide cast of characters in a culture that seems far away from our modern world, and yet it all comes alive on the pages of this graphic novel, just as relevant to our current events now as it was almost 3000 years ago. I am the parent of two students with learning challenges, and I am using this book to make the classics accessible to them. There is nothing simple or easy about the Iliad. The author streamlines the story somewhat, and uses different types of visual cues and reader guides to facilitate reading comprehension. At the same time, the author uses many of Homer's narrative tricks to bring specific moments to life. This book does contain plenty of violence, human trafficking and references to rape (it's about a war), so parents should exercise their judgement about appropriateness for children or young teens. It's approximately a 7th grade reading level. But it's ideal for getting young adventure-lovers hooked on heavy-hitting literature - definitely not for the Charlotte's Web crowd. As soon as the book arrived on my doorstep, I went straight to the scene of Priam clasping the knees of Achilles, and it was exactly as I'd hoped, exactly as Homer describes it. That scene answers some of life's big questions: How do you forgive the unforgivable? What does it mean to be human? What does anything mean? The author's artwork includes some archaeological touches from the time period of the Trojan War, very nice to see. The overall effect is stunning, and captures the spirit of Homer's epic poem. I didn't think the author could possibly top his editions of Beowulf, King Lear or The Odyssey, but here it is: the cornerstone of Western literature. Highly recommended for adults, teens and tweens who are curious about this ancient tale. Review: Great graphic novel adaptation that turns the Illiad into much more palatable read. - Let's start by stating that I first read Homer's epic around the age of 12 and it truly was epic - but the translation was less than smooth and the poem had lost some of its magnificence. Over the years I read it twice more, enamored by the story so much that I longed to share the joy with my daughter. But facing the clunkiness of the translated versions, I decided to see if I can find something else. I found this graphic novel. It's excellent in that it misses none of the major details. There's some gore (I would call it PG-13 level) but that's part of Homer's original story and I'm glad they didn't omit those details. Great way to introduce a child or an adult to the Iliad. Very recommended ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,257 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Teen & Young Adult Greek & Roman Myths & Legends #13 in Epic Poetry (Books) #37 in Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,162) | | Dimensions | 6.89 x 0.71 x 10.51 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | 7 - 9 | | ISBN-10 | 0763696633 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0763696634 | | Item Weight | 1.88 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | March 12, 2019 | | Publisher | Candlewick | | Reading age | 9 - 17 years, from customers | ## Images ![The Iliad: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic War Story of Greek Mythology for Young Adults) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UYfGjbZsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, Mr. Hinds! Mission accomplished! *by M***G on March 12, 2019* First of all, I am biased: I believe that The Iliad is both the pinnacle and the foundation for all Western literature, and one of life's great joys for me was learning to read the immortal words of Homer in ancient Greek when I was a teenager. So imagine the thrill of seeing those immortal words translated into a graphic format! This is a complex tale, told in complex language, with an impossibly wide cast of characters in a culture that seems far away from our modern world, and yet it all comes alive on the pages of this graphic novel, just as relevant to our current events now as it was almost 3000 years ago. I am the parent of two students with learning challenges, and I am using this book to make the classics accessible to them. There is nothing simple or easy about the Iliad. The author streamlines the story somewhat, and uses different types of visual cues and reader guides to facilitate reading comprehension. At the same time, the author uses many of Homer's narrative tricks to bring specific moments to life. This book does contain plenty of violence, human trafficking and references to rape (it's about a war), so parents should exercise their judgement about appropriateness for children or young teens. It's approximately a 7th grade reading level. But it's ideal for getting young adventure-lovers hooked on heavy-hitting literature - definitely not for the Charlotte's Web crowd. As soon as the book arrived on my doorstep, I went straight to the scene of Priam clasping the knees of Achilles, and it was exactly as I'd hoped, exactly as Homer describes it. That scene answers some of life's big questions: How do you forgive the unforgivable? What does it mean to be human? What does anything mean? The author's artwork includes some archaeological touches from the time period of the Trojan War, very nice to see. The overall effect is stunning, and captures the spirit of Homer's epic poem. I didn't think the author could possibly top his editions of Beowulf, King Lear or The Odyssey, but here it is: the cornerstone of Western literature. Highly recommended for adults, teens and tweens who are curious about this ancient tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great graphic novel adaptation that turns the Illiad into much more palatable read. *by E***T on March 5, 2025* Let's start by stating that I first read Homer's epic around the age of 12 and it truly was epic - but the translation was less than smooth and the poem had lost some of its magnificence. Over the years I read it twice more, enamored by the story so much that I longed to share the joy with my daughter. But facing the clunkiness of the translated versions, I decided to see if I can find something else. I found this graphic novel. It's excellent in that it misses none of the major details. There's some gore (I would call it PG-13 level) but that's part of Homer's original story and I'm glad they didn't omit those details. Great way to introduce a child or an adult to the Iliad. Very recommended ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it! *by D***O on January 28, 2026* I own numerous copies and translations of the Iliad and this is one of m favorites. The graphics are beautiful and the writing is excellent. This is a great way to review the story and/or introduce this classic to people reluctant to tackle the original story without a basic outline like this version provides. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Iliad: A Graphic Novel - The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel - The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel (Hobbit Fantasy Classic) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/84708719-the-iliad-a-graphic-novel-a-modern-visual-adaptation-homers](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/84708719-the-iliad-a-graphic-novel-a-modern-visual-adaptation-homers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*