The Iliad

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Epic war tale of gods and mortals.

The Iliad is a must-read for anyone seeking an epic and heart-wrenching tale of war, heroism, and destiny. Homer's original work has captivated readers for centuries, and W.H.D Rouse's plain English translation provides a contemporary equivalent of the same story. The battles between Hector and Achilles, the fall of Troy, and the cunning of Odysseus in the Trojan horse trick are unforgettable moments in the story. The Iliad is a timeless work of literature that illustrates the strength of the human spirit, the perils of war, and the power of fate.

  • Audie Award Nominee for Literary Fiction & Classics (2024)
  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (1998)
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The Iliad

Regular price $7.90 Now $4.90 Save 38% more
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ISBN: 9780451474346
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $13.22
Publisher: Signet
Date of Publication: 2015-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST WAR NOVEL Humans and gods wrestling with towering emotions. Men fighting to the death amid devastation and destruction. Perhaps the Western world’s first and best storyteller, Homer draws the reader in with bated breath. His masterful tale contains some of the most famous episodes in all of literature: the curse on the prophet Cassandra; the siege of Troy; the battle between Hector and Achilles; the face that launched a thousand ships; and of course, the deception of the Trojan Horse. To this day, the heroism and adventure of The Iliad have remained unmatched in song and story. In his “plain English” translation, W.H.D. Rouse makes a point to keep the language as colloquial as Homer’s original was, never pedantic, high-flown, or clichéd. In fact, it is the nearest contemporary English equivalent to the epic Homer’s audience heard at their banquets. With an Introduction by Seth L. ScheinAnd a New Afterword
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Epic war tale of gods and mortals.

The Iliad is a must-read for anyone seeking an epic and heart-wrenching tale of war, heroism, and destiny. Homer's original work has captivated readers for centuries, and W.H.D Rouse's plain English translation provides a contemporary equivalent of the same story. The battles between Hector and Achilles, the fall of Troy, and the cunning of Odysseus in the Trojan horse trick are unforgettable moments in the story. The Iliad is a timeless work of literature that illustrates the strength of the human spirit, the perils of war, and the power of fate.

  • Audie Award Nominee for Literary Fiction & Classics (2024)
  • Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (1998)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.