The Iliad of Homer V2 (1809)

By Homer

Book Overview

The Iliad of Homer V2 is a classic epic poem written by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This particular edition of the book was published in 1809 and is the second volume of the complete work. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. The main character, Achilles, is a Greek warrior who is known for his incredible strength and bravery. The poem explores themes of honor, pride, love, and war, and is considered one of the most important works of Western literature. This edition of the book is translated into English and includes annotations and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature or ancient Greek culture.Translated Into English Blank Verse, With Copious Alterations And Notes. In Two Volumes.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: 1165129566
• ISBN13: 9781165129560
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The ground is dark with blood.

With many books, translations are negligible, with two obvious exceptions: one is the Bible, and surprisingly, the other is The Iliad. Each translation can give a different insight and feel to the story. Everyone will have a favorite. I have several. There are partial translations that are worth reading, but as with any abridgment or incomplete Iliad, you will never know what is missing. Be aware of retold versions, as the purpose of the original can be twisted or lost altogether. Our story takes place in the ninth year of the ongoing war. We get some introduction to the first nine years, but they are just a background to this tale of pride, sorrow, and revenge. The story will also end abruptly before the end of the war. We have a wide conflict between the Trojans and Achaeans over a matter of pride; the gods get to take sides and many times direct spears and shields. Although the more focused conflict is the power struggle between two different types of power. That of Achilles, son of Peleus and the greatest individual warrior, and that of Agamemnon, lord of men, whose power comes from his position. We are treated to a blow-by-blow inside story as to what each is thinking and an unvarnished description of the perils of war and the search for Arête (to be more like Aries, God of War). Next, before reading the Odyssey, you will want to bridge the gap with “The War at Troy: What Homer Didn't Tell” by Quintus of Smyrna.