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The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem Hardcover – September 28, 2021

by Jack Mitchell (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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Poet and scholar Jack Mitchell presents 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. 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. 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.

Punctuated with stunning illustrations inspired by the terra-cotta art of Greek antiquity, The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem presents the greatest myth of the twentieth century as it would have been told nearly 3,000 years ago.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  4. Publication date
    September 28, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    5.95 x 0.85 x 8.65 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1419756281
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1419756283
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About the Author

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. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he lives with his wife and two kids—both big Star Wars fans.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams (September 28, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419756281
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419756283
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.95 x 0.85 x 8.65 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Excellent hard cover! Pages have that worn look which makes the book feel more authentic. Excellent gift idea for your Star Wars fan!
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Trainer
5.0 out of 5 stars An “Epic” Retelling of Star Wars Worthy of our Literary Canon
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
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***POTENTIAL SPOILERS: THIS BOOK IS GREAT, BUT IF YOU WISH TO NOT RISK ANY POTENTIAL (EVEN IF VERY, VERY MINOR) SPOILERS, DON’T READ THE REST OF THIS REVIEW***

This is so much more than expected and told incredibly well. The OT told in a way that works amazingly well because Star Wars’ cultural influence and impact transcends time and media. In this case, ancient epic poetry is no exception, and in many ways a perfect fit. So glad that the PT and Clone Wars are not ignored but neatly and beautifully inserted and referenced in a way that complements the OT narrative and affirms the narrative unity of the first six episodes of the Skywalker Saga. (There are what seem to be very opaque, hinted references to the ST, but these are very minor and not forced; they’re plausibly unconnected to them, but not disrespectful toward them, which imho is for the best. Examples include a brief mention of the New Republic, which predates and only briefly appears in the ST and is assumed exists after VI anyway and a very brief, subtle reference to the “14 parsecs” retelling of the Kessel Run by Han Solo, as Rey incorrectly understood it in VII.) All in all, great read, great retelling, and makes for a great experience for any age, setting, and occasion. I fully expect this to be read and taught in schools and universities for generations, thus proving that our culture not only retains epic poety as a form of passing down myths, but that Star Wars is a more than worthy addition to our grand literary canon.
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Josie Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Homer WISHES he was this cool
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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Ordered this as soon as it was announced and have been waiting to check it out. Got it today, promptly dropped what I was doing and dug in!

Story writing was enjoyable and 100% in the style of the Odyssey. Art was an added bonus! Really loved this book. Well worth the wait.
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Solace
5.0 out of 5 stars Just beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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I had not read the Iliad or the Odyssey in over twenty years and had forgotten how beautifully written that epic poem was until I started reading this and it was just perfect. I don't have any great insight for you, but if you ever had a Greek mythology obsession and read I&O, do not even hesitate to buy this. Don't hesitate at all, really, it is wonderfully done and brings in elements from the Clone Wars, Rebels, Solo, Rogue One, etc. and that made me love it even more. Adding that extra imagery that now connects to the original trilogy just seemed to bring it all together even better.

I don't know, just buy and read and enjoy.
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George
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb piece of epic poetry,recounting the Star Wars saga
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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Mitchell is one of our brightest young poets, an engaged and thoughtful figure bridging high and popular culture.The Saga is accurate in detail and moving in exposition
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Zoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Nerd Mashup!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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Okay, so you're a fan of Star Wars. You are also a fan of Greek mythology/history to the point where you've read the Odyssey/the Iliad. DID YOU KNOW THIS IS BOTH???

It's actually amazingly well done!! It has the complete feel and style of Homer but it's Star Wars. HOW COOL IS THAT???
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Scott Anthony Clarke
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting take
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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The star wars book with a take into poetry its thought provoking read as one needs to understand concrete, and abstraction in verse and a general sense of reading in between the lines give a 88 out of 100
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Bobby Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for your stars wars fan
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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Excellent hard cover! Pages have that worn look which makes the book feel more authentic. Excellent gift idea for your Star Wars fan!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift for your stars wars fan
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
Excellent hard cover! Pages have that worn look which makes the book feel more authentic. Excellent gift idea for your Star Wars fan!
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Jodi Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars Excited to read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
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Gave this to my husband for Christmas and he is excited to read it!
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OU812
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2023
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Great book and easy on the eyes
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
Reviewed in Italy on October 15, 2021
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Bellissimo libro, arrivato in condizioni perfette prima del previsto
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Tale
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2021
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This is an amazing book, quite unlike anything I’ve read before. If you know the Star Wars story (which I do), it brings it to life in words, in ways I hadn’t thought possible. It’s poetry, but it simply reads like the most gripping tale you’ve ever read. The detail is fantastic, and it really rips along. The imagery is powerful, the characters are like a deeper, more complex version of what we saw on the screen.

This is something special. I recommend it without reservation
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