Four Books of the Iliad: I, VI, XXII and XXIV

By Alexander Pope, Homer, William Tappan, et al.

Book Overview

Four Books of the Iliad: I, VI, XXII and XXIV is a collection of four books from the epic poem, The Iliad, written by Homer. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and the heroics of the Greek warriors, particularly Achilles. The four books included in this collection showcase some of the most important events in the poem. Book I introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the war. Book VI focuses on the Trojan prince Hector and his interactions with his family and the gods. Book XXII describes the final battle between Hector and Achilles, while Book XXIV deals with the funeral of Hector and the resolution of the war. These four books are considered some of the most significant and powerful sections of The Iliad and are often studied in literature courses. This edition features a translation by Samuel Butler, making the classic text accessible to modern readers.1870. With introduction and notes. A translation of four books of the great epic poem by the poet, William Cullen Bryant.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: 1162754516
• ISBN13: 9781162754512
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"