The Iliad
The Iliad
Here's a copy of The Iliad by Homer – a paperback shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 576 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.
What it's about
One of Greek mythology’s oldest poems, the Iliad was narrated by Homer and written around the 8th century BC. Also called the Song of Ilium, it is set during the ten-year Trojan War, although it doesn’t cover the war’s entirety. It narrates the battles, strategies, events, and quarrels that take place during a few weeks in the last year of the War. It explains, in narrative or dialogue, everything that needs to be known about the Trojan War, with the arguments between King Agamemnon and Achilles taking centrestage from time to time. The Iliad was written in Homeric Greek and was divided into 24 books, which collectively have more than 15,000 lines of poetry. Mere centuries after it was written, being able to recite this book by heart become a sign of an individual’s high intellect. Since it talks about warfare, strategies, and treaties, this classic is a reason and a lesson unto itself. Alexander Pope’s English translation is till date considered to be the closest to the original. Pope maintained that a translator must translate literally and not add his own spin to the original meaning. Pope’s translations from the 18th century are held in high regard and retain the essence of this classic.
Book details
- Author: Homer
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 576
- Publisher: V&S Publishers
- Published: (01/07/2022)
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.
How fast does Bookston ship?
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What if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?
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