Homer
Iliad - Imperium Press
- ISBN 13:
- 9780648690504
- author:
- Homer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Imperium Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 626
- Dimensions:
- 3.6 x 14 x 14 centimeters (0.79
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Homer's epic poem, Iliad, recounts the final days of the Trojan War and has had a profound impact on Western culture. This definitive edition, part of Imperium Press' Western Canon series, offers supplementary material to enhance your understanding of this foundational work. In Bryant's sublime blank verse translation, Homer's words take flight, conveying the power and grace of ancient Greek poetry. The Iliad represents a watershed moment in the emergence of consciousness itself, laying the groundwork for classical Greece's cultural efflorescence. This edition includes a map, genealogies, a full glossary of every name in the text, and a bibliography to aid traditionalist readings. With its rich historical significance and enduring literary value, this edition of Iliad is an essential addition to any reader's library.