Fox, Robin Lane

Homer and His Iliad

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ISBN 13:: 9780141997797
author:: Fox, Robin Lane
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2025
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
Condition:: New
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Homer and His Iliad by Robin Lane Fox is a thought-provoking exploration of the ancient epic poem that continues to appeal to readers today. The Iliad, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, tells the story of the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences for the warring Greeks and Trojans. Robin Lane Fox, a renowned classicist, delves into the mysteries of the Iliad's composition, exploring the poem's enduring power and the questions that have puzzled scholars for centuries. Drawing on his own lifelong engagement with the poem, Fox offers a nuanced and insightful analysis, combining the expertise of a historian with the sensitivity of a poet. This book is a superb tribute to the Iliad, revealing the poem's beauty, values, and timeless themes.

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