Homer, the Iliad: Or Achilles Wrath, at the Siege of Ilion (1864) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436876605)

Homer's ""The Iliad: Or Achilles Wrath, At The Siege Of Ilion"" is a classic epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War. Set in ancient Greece, the poem follows the hero Achilles as he leads the Greek army against the Trojans. The book is divided into 24 books and spans over 15,000 lines of verse. It explores themes of honor, pride, love, and war, and features some of the most iconic characters in literature, including Hector, Paris, and Odysseus. This edition of the book was first published in 1864 and features an introduction by the translator, George Chapman. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, epic poetry, or the history of warfare.Reproduced In Dramatic Blank Verse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Homer
ISBN-10: 1436876605
ISBN-13: 9781436876605
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 708
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.42d