The iliad

Kingfisher Epics are action packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black and white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.When Helen is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince, the Greek army lays siege to Troy. The Iliad tells of the nine year war for revenge, thrillingly recounting the fierce battles between both armies´ greatest warriors. This dramatic retelling of Homer´s epic story retains all the excitement of the original..