The Iliad of Homer: Books 1, 6, 9 (1895)

By Homer

Book Overview

The Iliad of Homer: Books 1, 6, 9 (1895) is a classic epic poem by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This book is a selection of three books from the larger work, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. The first book sets the stage for the war, with the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon. The sixth book focuses on the battle between Hector and Diomedes, while the ninth book features the embassy to Achilles, where the Greek leaders try to convince him to rejoin the fight. This edition of The Iliad includes an introduction by the translator, Andrew Lang, as well as notes and a glossary to help readers understand the language and context of the poem. The Iliad of Homer: Books 1, 6, 9 (1895) is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of war, heroism, and tragedy.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: 112089042X
• ISBN13: 9781120890429
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"