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The odyssey of Star Wars : an epic poem / Jack Mitchell.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Abrams Image, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 215 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781419756283
  • 1419756281
Related works:
  • Based on (work): Homer. Odyssey
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Contents:
Book I: Tatooine -- Book II: The Death Star -- Book III: Yavin -- Book IV: Hoth -- Book V: Dagobah -- Book VI: The pursuit of The Falcon -- Book VII: Cloud City -- Book VII: The rescue of Hans Solo -- Book IX: Endor -- Book X: The choice of Vader.
Summary: "A retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of classic epic poetry. Journey to a galaxy far, far away like never before--through lyrical verse and meter. Like the tales of Odysseus and Beowulf, the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Jyn Erso, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Emperor are fraught with legendary battles, iconic heroes, fearsome warriors, sleek ships, and dangerous monsters. Beginning with Rogue One's rebel heist on Scarif to secure the plans to the Death Star and continuing through the climax of Return of the Jedi, author Jack Mitchell uses the ancient literary form of epic poetry to put a new spin on the Star Wars saga. Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terracotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the 20th century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago"-- Back cover
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 811.6 M681 Available 33111010829071
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Poet and scholar Jack Mitchell presents a thrilling retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of classic epic poetry.



"I look not to myself but to the Force,

In which all things arise and fall away."



Journey to a galaxy far, far away like never before--through lyrical verse and meter. Like the tales of Odysseus and Beowulf, the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Jyn Erso, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Emperor are fraught with legendary battles, iconic heroes, fearsome warriors, sleek ships, and dangerous monsters. Beginning with Rogue One 's rebel heist on Scarif to secure the plans to the Death Star and continuing through the climax of Return of the Jedi , author Jack Mitchell uses the ancient literary form of epic poetry to put a new spin on the Star Wars saga.



Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terra-cotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the twentieth century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago.

Book I: Tatooine -- Book II: The Death Star -- Book III: Yavin -- Book IV: Hoth -- Book V: Dagobah -- Book VI: The pursuit of The Falcon -- Book VII: Cloud City -- Book VII: The rescue of Hans Solo -- Book IX: Endor -- Book X: The choice of Vader.

"A retelling of the Star Wars saga in the style of classic epic poetry. Journey to a galaxy far, far away like never before--through lyrical verse and meter. Like the tales of Odysseus and Beowulf, the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Jyn Erso, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Emperor are fraught with legendary battles, iconic heroes, fearsome warriors, sleek ships, and dangerous monsters. Beginning with Rogue One's rebel heist on Scarif to secure the plans to the Death Star and continuing through the climax of Return of the Jedi, author Jack Mitchell uses the ancient literary form of epic poetry to put a new spin on the Star Wars saga. Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terracotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the 20th century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago"-- Back cover

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