Orpheus in the Underworld
New York, NY : TOON Books, an imprint of RAW Junior, LLC, 2015.
Format: Book
Description: 53 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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.
Series: TOON Graphic Mythology
Subjects:
Orpheus (Greek mythological character) -- Juvenile literature.
Eurydice (Greek mythological character) -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
Eurydice (Greek mythological character) -- Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels -- Juvenile literature.
Orpheus (Greek mythological character) -- Juvenile literature.
Eurydice (Greek mythological character) -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
Eurydice (Greek mythological character) -- Juvenile literature.
Graphic novels -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 830L
ISBN:
9781935179849
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CGN Toon Pommaux | Sandhills Indoors | Children's Graphic Novel | Out (Due: 5/4/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references.
Translated from the French.
Translated from the French.