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Name: The Iliad and the Odyssey
Author: Marcia Williams

📘 The Iliad and the Odyssey by Marcia Williams

Marcia Williams presents the epic tales of the Iliad and the Odyssey in a lively comic‑strip format tailored for children. The retelling captures the key adventures of the Trojan War and Odysseus’s travels while infusing each panel with irreverent humor, making ancient mythology accessible and entertaining for a juvenile audience.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction

Authors: Marcia Williams

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