Homer's Iliad (1867)

By William Lucas Collins and Homer

Book Overview

Homer's Iliad is a classical epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War. It is one of the oldest works of Western literature and is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greek literature. The poem is set during the final year of the war, and it follows the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, focusing on the hero Achilles and his rage against his king Agamemnon. The Iliad explores themes of honor, pride, glory, and the human condition, and it is known for its vivid descriptions of battles and its complex characters. This edition of the Iliad was translated by Samuel Butler in 1867 and has become a widely recognized and celebrated translation of the classic work.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: 1437143504
• ISBN13: 9781437143508
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"