Peter Green
The Iliad: A New Translation by Peter Green
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520281431
- author:
- Peter Green
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 4.1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, By Period, Peter Green,The Iliad: A New Translation by Peter Green,University of California Press,0520281438,Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies,Epic,Poetry,Achilles,Achilles (Greek mythology),Epic poetry, Greek,Troja
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Iliad: A New Translation by Peter Green A timeless epic poem of great warriors trapped between their own heroic pride and the arbitrary decisions of fate and the gods, the Iliad is one of the oldest extant works of Western literature. Renowned scholar and translator Peter Green brings this ancient masterpiece to life with a new translation that captures its surging thunder. This edition includes an enticingly personal introduction, detailed synopses of each book, a wide-ranging glossary, and explanatory notes for those who may find certain in-text items puzzling. A select bibliography is also included for readers who wish to learn more about Homer and the Greek epic. Designed specifically for reading aloud, this landmark translation will soon be required reading for students of Greek antiquity and history. With its rich language and enduring themes, The Iliad remains a powerful work that continues to inspire and engage readers today.
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