Homer
Collins Classics - The Iliad
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007902149
- author:
- Homer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.2 x 4.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, , Classical texts, Fiction and related items / Classic fiction (pre c. 1945), Poetry by individual poets, Classics, FICTION / Classics, Fiction / Sagas, Sagas, Literature - Classics / Criticism, Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
The Iliad by Homer Nine years after the beginning of the Trojan War, a brutal and ferocious thing, the epic poem The Iliad begins. It describes the great warrior Achilles and the battles and events that take place as he quarrels with the King Agamemnon. This ancient work is still revered today for its portrayal of human nature and the complexities of war. Attributed to Homer, The Iliad is one of the oldest and finest examples of Western Literature. Its themes of love, loyalty, and the human cost of conflict continue to resonate with readers today. Published in 2011, this edition is a new release from Harper Press, bringing this timeless work to a new audience.
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