Mini Classics. The Iliad

Classics

The most famous journey of all time, retold as a great adventure for young readers.

Ten years have passed since the war began beneath the walls of Troy, yet neither the Greeks nor the Trojans seem destined for victory. The hero Achilles, wounded in his pride, refuses to fight. Hector, the Trojan prince, bravely leads the defense of his city. And in the background, the gods of Olympus take sides, forge alliances, and seek revenge, while the fate of mortals hangs by a thread.

  • A cornerstone of Western culture, retold in accessible language for children while staying faithful to the spirit of the original.
  • A pocket-sized, modern edition that brings young readers closer to the unforgettable stories of world literature.
Publisher: Edizioni EL
Target: 8-10
Year: 2017
Author
Jacopo Olivieri

Jacopo Olivieri was born in Verona in 1966. He spent his childhood between the countryside just outside the city and Ivory Coast, thanks to his father’s work (who was an architect and set designer). Since he was a child, he had a passion for reading and drawing, and he nurtured interests that are still reflected in his books: the imaginary in general, ancient legends, prehistoric animals, museums, monster stories, and exploring abandoned and mysterious places.

After finishing classical high school and a brief attempt at Natural Sciences at the University of Bologna, he pursued his first career as a comic book author. At the same time, he spent decades working in theater (set design, costumes) both in his home country and abroad and experimenting as an illustrator wherever he could (carton packaging, Swatch shops, educational publishing, records, toys…).

His life took a turn when he had the adventure of meeting Pierdomenico Baccalario, who proposed that he write books for children and young readers. Since then, he has published with Italy's major publishing houses, as well as a few abroad.

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