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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2017
Gr 8 Up—Told here in graphic novel exuberance, Yvain's exploits express the way "hatred and love may live ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2017
The storyline of this graphic novel retelling of a twelfth-century epic poem is straightforward enough: after slaying Sir Esclados, Sir Yvain, a young knight-errant from King Arthur's court, falls madly in love with and marries the lady Laudine, Esclados's widow. Shortly after their marriage, Yvain fails to keep a promise, and Laudine denounces him. Yvain determines to become worthy of her forgiveness by defending others, not for glory, but out of compassion. The story ends with an ov...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
