The Iliad
The Iliad
Some stories stay with you long after the last page. The Iliad by Homer is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 560 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.
What it's about
'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
Book details
- Author: Homer
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 560
- ISBN: 9780140447941
- Published: 2003-01-30
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Category: Fiction
Frequently asked questions
Is The Iliad available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of The Iliad.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
Who wrote The Iliad?
The Iliad is written by Homer.
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