Orpheus in the Underworld
by Yvan Pommaux
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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A worthy retelling with great endpapers that merits a spot in any classroom library as background information, as well as inspiration for aspiring retellers of classical Greek mythology. I did find myself distracted by the digital coloration; it cheapened the otherwise fine drawings.
A worthy retelling with great endpapers that merits a spot in any classroom library as background information, as well as inspiration for aspiring retellers of classical Greek mythology. I did find myself distracted by the digital coloration; it cheapened the otherwise fine drawings.
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- Canonical title
- Orpheus in the Underworld
- Original title
- Orphée et la morsure du serpent
- Original publication date
- 2009-04-17
- Original language
- French
Classifications
- Genres
- Graphic Novels & Comics, Kids
- DDC/MDS
- 741.5 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Drawing Comic books, graphic novels, fotonovelas, cartoons, caricatures, comic strips
- LCC
- BL820 .O7 .P6613 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions European. Occidental Classical (Etruscan, Greek, Roman)
- BISAC
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- 63
- Popularity
- 490,395
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (4.10)
- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
