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1) The Iliad
Author
Lexile measure
1330L
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017--revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)--critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer's other...
3) Troy
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
Told from the point of view of the women of Troy, portrays the last weeks of the Trojan War, when women are sick of tending the wounded, men are tired of fighting, and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir things up.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 7
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 490L
Language
English
Description
"The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first?"--
10) The Trojan horse
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In ancient Greece, two empires go to war over a the love of a beautiful woman. For ten years neither side can win, bu finally a powerful goddess dreams up a cunning play to end the war. Greek myth told in comic book format.
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