This ancient poem by Homer is one of the earliest forms of literature known in history, and it also happens to be heroic fiction if not heroic fantasy. Not only has The Iliad had a major influence on literature over the centuries, but it also affected this fantasy author.

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Did you know that Ursula Le Guin wrote children's books? Well, she does. Catwings is a series of magical little books with beautiful illustrations about a family of flying kittens. From their birth in an alley in a city, to a very confused mother, to their escape to a new home - and the subsequent adventures in later books - Catwings is a charming little story with perfectly matched ink and watercolour illustrations.