Yvain: The Knight of the Lion: A Graphic Novel

Yvain: The Knight of the Lion: A Graphic Novel

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 Arthurâ€™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. In a stunning visual interpretation of a 12th century epic poem by ChrÃ©tien de Troyes, readers are â€” at first glance â€” transported into a classic Arthurian romance complete with errant knights, plundering giants, and fire-breathing dragons. A closer look, however, reveals a world rich with unspoken emotion. Striking, evocative art by Andrea Offermann sheds light upon the inner lives of medieval women and the consequences Yvainâ€™s oblivious actions have upon Laudine and Lunette. Renowned author M. T. Anderson embraces a new form with a sophisticated graphic novel that challenges Yvainâ€™s role as hero, delves into the honesty and anguish of love, and asks just how fundamentally the true self can really change.
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780763659394
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-03-14
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780763659394

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