Bibliograph

Orpheus in the underworld, Yvan Pommaux ; translated by Richard Kutner

Type

Label

Orpheus in the underworld, Yvan Pommaux ; translated by Richard Kutner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 53) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Orpheus in the underworld

Nature of contents

comics graphic novelsbibliography

Oclc number

885547468

Responsibility statement

Yvan Pommaux ; translated by Richard Kutner

Series statement

TOON Graphic mythologyTOON graphics

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, 4.5Reading Counts!, 5.4

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

Target audience

juvenile

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