Homer and the Iliad V3: The Iliad in English Verse, Books Thirteen to Twenty-Four (1866)

By John Stuart Blackie

Book Overview

Homer And The Iliad V3: The Iliad In English Verse, Books Thirteen To Twenty-Four (1866) is a book that contains an English translation of the epic poem The Iliad by Homer. This specific volume covers books thirteen to twenty-four of the poem. The translation is done in verse form, making it easier to read and understand. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and the events leading up to it, including the wrath of Achilles and the fall of Troy. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the poem and its author, as well as an analysis of the themes and characters within the work. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and mythology, and provides a unique perspective on one of the most important poems in Western literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164942867
• ISBN13: 9781164942863
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"