The Iliad Of Homer

By Robert P Keep

"The Iliad of Homer" is a timeless epic poem recounting the events of the Trojan War. Attributed to Homer, the poem focuses primarily on the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences for both the Achaean and Trojan armies. Through vivid descriptions of battles, divine interventions, and the complex relationships between gods and mortals, the "Iliad" explores themes of honor, glory, fate, and the human condition.

This foundational work of Western literature offers readers a glimpse into the world of ancient Greece, its values, and its enduring myths. The poem €(TM)s influence resonates through subsequent centuries of literature, art, and thought, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the classical canon. "The Iliad" remains a compelling and relevant work for readers seeking to understand the origins of Western storytelling and the enduring power of epic narrative.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024909476
• ISBN13: 9781024909470
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The ground is dark with blood.

With many books, translations are largely negligible, with two notable exceptions: the Bible and, surprisingly, The Iliad. Each translation can offer a different insight and feel for 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 an introduction to the first nine years, but they serve merely as background to this tale of pride, sorrow, and revenge. The story will also end abruptly before the war comes to a close. 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.