Tongues wer. angielska - Anders Nilsen - książka

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From the acclaimed graphic artist and writer Anders Nilsen comes "Tongues," a single-volume collection of his cult-classic comics that reinterpret the myth of Prometheus. This work has been praised as being on par with iconic titles like "Maus," "Fun Home," "Persepolis," and "Jimmy Corrigan," according to Mark Haddon, the author of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Set in the remote regions of Central Asia, where factions clash over oil, the story features a minor god, bound to a mountainside. His sole companion is an eagle that visits daily to exact a brutal punishment. "Tongues I" narrates the titan's quest for revenge against the god who imprisoned him. Interwoven with this tale are the narratives of Astrid, a teenage East African orphan on a mission of murder, and a man trekking the wilderness with a teddy bear on his back. This postmodern, apocalyptic take on the Prometheus myth portrays a flawed deity, failing as both creator and guardian of humanity. It offers a visual exploration of our ancient evolutionary past and a complex view of our future, serving as a fast-paced adventure that also probes deep into human nature in the contemporary era.

Max Porter, author of "Lanny," describes it as "a truly mind-blowing accomplishment," applauding its innovative surprise and delight throughout the epic narrative and its peculiar details. Vulture hails it as "an utterly gorgeous comic."