Iliad

Homer,

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One of the great epics of western literature, ‘The Iliad’ recounts the story of the Trojan wars. This timeless poem vivdly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction.

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Publish Date: 30/01/2003
ISBN: 9780140447941 Category: Tags: ,

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‘The first great book, and the first great book about the suffering and loss of war’ Guardian

One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer’s Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, who refuses to fight after being humiliated by his leader Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles’ close friend Patroclus, he storms back into battle to take revenge – knowing this will ensure his own early death. E. V. Rieu’s acclaimed translation of The Iliad was one of the first titles published in Penguin Classics, and now has classic status itself.

Originally translated by E. V. RIEU
Revised and updated by PETER JONES with D. C. H. RIEU
Edited with an Introduction and notes by PETER JONES

Additional information

Weight 383 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 24 mm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

462

Language

English

Edition

Revised edition

Dewey

883.01 (edition:21)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K