Orpheus in the Underworld

Resource added July, 2023

In this maroon hardcover graphic novel, Orpheus (shadow) holds an instrument called a lyre in the dawn, where he says he will follow his true love to the end of the world, referring to the Underworld. The tree behind him and the leaves in front of him are shaded black as well, and the visible plant overlaps Orpheus' shadow figure. The land and sea display in the background with ancient Greek temples, a tall bushy tree, and a ship to sail from the hilltops.

Orpheus in the Underworld TOON Graphic novel by Yvan Pommaux, published in Astra Publishing House on June 2, 2015; originally published 2009.

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Son of a muse, the young musician Orpheus has everything: talent, beauty, courage, love. Then, in a moment, everything is lost. His bride, Eurydice, is killed in a terrible accident on their wedding night. Armed only with his lyre, Orpheus enters the desolate Underworld, where no mortal has ever entered. He's determined to achieve the impossible—bring his wife back to life, restore their happiness, and ensure he's never in danger of losing her again. This gorgeous book retells the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice in a way newly relatable to young readers. The carefully researched text earns its place in the canon through its epic illustrations.

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type
Image
created on
July 13th, 2023
file format
jpg
file size
204 kB
creator
Yvan Pommaux
edition
Illustrated edition (June 2, 2015)
isbn
1935179845
original publisher
Astra Publishing House
original publisher place
New York, NY
publisher
TOON Books
publisher place
New York, NY
rights
The copyright and publishing rights of this book belong to the author, Yvan Pommaux, and the publisher, TOON Books. The commercial use and redistribution of this book are prohibited.
rights holder
Yvan Pommaux & TOON Books