Epic tale of war, heroism, and mortal folly.
If you're drawn to the grandeur of ancient epics, "Iliad" is perfect for you. Homer’s artful storytelling breathes life into the fabled Trojan War, creating a vivid tapestry of human emotions and divine interventions. It’s the kind of book that doesn’t just recount history—it makes you feel as though you’ve lived it. The complex characters and poetic language will stay with you long after the last page.
ISBN: 9780872203525
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Date of Publication: 1997-03-12
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 460958 readers)
Description
"The Iliad" is the culmination of a long-standing oral tradition. The oral technique enabled a master bard like Homer to develop what may historically have been an event of minor importance into a fully-fledged epic. So, out of a single episode in the legendary Trojan War - Achilles' withdrawal from the fighting and his return to kill the Trojan hero, Hector - Homer generated the 24 books of "The Iliad". Homer has created a timeless, dramatic tragedy. His characters are heroic but their passions and problems are human and universal, and he presents them with compassion, understanding and humour against the harsh background of the war and the quarrels of the gods.
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