Homeric Scenes: Hector's Farewell And The Wrath Of Achilles

By John Jay Chapman

Book Overview

Homeric Scenes: Hector�������s Farewell And The Wrath Of Achilles is a book written by John Jay Chapman. The book is a retelling of two major scenes from Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. The first scene is Hector's farewell to his wife and son before going to battle with Achilles. The second scene is the wrath of Achilles after his friend Patroclus is killed by Hector. The book is written in a poetic style and captures the emotion and drama of the original scenes. Chapman's retelling is faithful to Homer's original text but also adds his own interpretation and insights. The book is a great introduction to the Iliad for those who may not be familiar with the epic poem. Overall, Homeric Scenes: Hector�������s Farewell And The Wrath Of Achilles is a beautifully written and engaging retelling of two iconic scenes from the Iliad. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology or epic poetry.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: 1163255149
• ISBN13: 9781163255148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"