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Gr 5–8—A succinct retelling of the Greek tragedy of Oedipus, the king who fulfilled the prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother, this title provides the basic facts of the story. Rendered in muted, somber tones, the illustrations emphasize backgrounds. Characters, on the other hand, are small, as if dwarfed by events beyond their control. The layout is a combination of spreads and panels. Some of the t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The Greek tragedy is given modern graphical packaging. The straightforwardly retold text, translated from the French, isn't parti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More