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.
He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he lives with his wife and two kids--both big Star Wars fans..
About author(s): Jack Mitchell is a Stanford-educated poet and scholar who has taught at Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is currently associate professor of Classics at Dalhousie University.
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.
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.
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.
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
