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The Trojan Horse presents a graphic‑novel adaptation of the classic story of the Trojan War. Through vivid illustrations and dynamic storytelling, the book follows the Greeks' decade‑long battle to reclaim Helen, King Menelaus's lost wife. Thousands of warriors fight, causing many casualties, until the Greek forces retreat. The Trojans, cautiously leaving their city walls, discover a gigantic wooden horse and a messenger. The narrative centers on the tension of whether to accept the apparent peace offering or suspect the gift is a cunning trap.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Ron Fontes
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