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A Thousand Ships: The Story of the Trojan War [Hardcover]

Eric Shanower (Author)
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Gr. 9-12. Shanower's graphic novel rendition of the Trojan War, the first volume in the projected seven-volume Age of Bronze series, is a feast for those new to Homeric tradition and modern archaeology as well as those who simply love mythology. The story begins with Paris' reconnection with his royal family and the subsequent kidnapping of Helen, with nuances of the legend roving through the viewpoints of various characters, including Paris and a youthful Achilles. Shading, texture, and Shanower's use of a single image across several panels give depth to the black-and-white cartoon artwork that carries the story. Students in search of an alternative telling will be delighted to have this resource: there's a tremendous amount of appended material--an extensive bibliography, genealogy charts, a glossary, even explanation of variant spellings. Sacrifice, the next volume in the series, is currently being serialized and is available in comic book stores. Francisca Goldsmith
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"A triumphant accomplishment! If you love Greek myth, heroic adventure, or masterful comicbook storytelling, read this book!" -- -Will Shetterly, author of Chimera & Dogland

"Compellingly and imaginatively combines the art of the ancient Mediterranean civilizations with the myth of Homer's Troy." -- -Louise A. Hitchcock, Ph.D., Research Associate, The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA

"The most exciting, engaging, and entertaining work of historical fiction ever done in comics." -- --Ed Brubaker, Author of Batman, Scene of the Crime

. . . tells a story in a straightforward, clean manner that will keep you reading through one sitting. -- Time.com, June 15, 2001
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book with a Great Premise, April 8 2004
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J. Mankin (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Thousand Ships: The Story of the Trojan War (Hardcover)
Being a Latin scholar, I find myself drawn to all things Classical. Being a teenager, I find myself drawn to the more "slacker"-y things in life. This book combines the two elements perfectly! The book was reccomended to me by my latin teacher, and I read it swiftly in less than one day. My only warning would be the slightly explicit scenes in the book which elicited giggles from my (oh-so-very-mature) AP Latin class.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great mix of ancient myths, modern storytelling, Sep 16 2002
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Scott Chamberlain "Historian and archaeologist" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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Even though the Trojan War is one of our oldest stories, almost every generation since Homer has felt the need to retell it in its own way. This new version by Shanower is one of the best in a long, long time. Visually it is spectacular -- he spent a great deal of time studying the ruins of Mycenean Greece, Troy, the Hittites, and so forth to give as accurate a portrayal of the people and places as possible. Gone are the classical fashions, weapons, and architecture... what we have is the real, much earlier bronze age. And the storytelling is fantastic. It's clearly a modern take on the story, but this does not mean the characters speak with hip come-backs or slang. Instead, we see political intrigue, rounded characters, strong women, and a serious attempt to rationalize some of the more outlandish aspects of the story. He draws from Greek, Roman, and medieval sources and manages to weave together a highly informed, vivid reading experience. I started reading this on the suggestion of several accomplished archaeologists, but keep reading because it is so enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brings to life the legend of the Trojan War, July 4 2001
This review is from: A Thousand Ships: The Story of the Trojan War (Hardcover)
In A Thousand Ships, graphic novelist Eric Shanower brings to life the legend of the Trojan War, gathering the many different versions of the fabulous Greek myth into a single, illustrated and dramatic story line. What sets apart Shanower's graphic novel is the attention to historical detail, a superb talent as an artist, and a powerful flair for storytelling. A Thousand Ships is a gripping presentation perfectly suited to a modern readership and brings this age-old tale to a whole new generation of readers. All the fabled Greek characters are here, from Paris (a Trojan Prince), Helen (whose beauty precipitated the most famous war in Hellenic history); Achilles, Odysseus, Hector, Ajax, and the rest. Focusing on the events that led up to the war, A Thousand Ships is the debut volume in a planned series. If you only have time for a single graphic novel this month, make it Eric Shanower's A Thousand Ships!
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