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"Based on the twelfth-century epic by Crétien de Troyes"--Title page. |
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Accelerated Reader MG+ 3.6 1 188799 |
Summary |
In his first graphic novel, National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson turns to Arthurian lore, with captivating art by Andrea Offermann bringing the classic legend to life. Eager for glory and heedless of others, Sir Yvain sets out from King Arthur’s court and defeats a local lord in battle, unknowingly intertwining his future with the lives of two compelling women: Lady Laudine, the beautiful widow of the fallen lord, and her sly maid Lunette. |
Audience |
GN510L Lexile |
Subject |
Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century -- Adaptations.
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Ywain (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Arthurian romances -- Adaptations -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Folklore -- England -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Knights and knighthood -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Dragons -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Chivalry -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Women -- History -- Middle Ages, 500-1500 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Genre |
Graphic novels.
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Fantasy comics.
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Legends.
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Add'l Names |
Offermann, Andrea, illustrator.
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Other title |
Knight of the lion |
ISBN |
9780763659394
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0763659398
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