Homer
The Iliad: New Prose Translation (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140444445
- author:
- Homer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.4 x 19.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Iliad by Homer A timeless and universal exploration of human life under the shadow of suffering and death, The Iliad is an epic poem that presents a tragic view of the world. Set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background, the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath is a powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of the human experience. This prose translation, featuring an excellent introduction and textual commentary, brings Homer's masterpiece to life in a way that is both accessible and authentic. With its rich and nuanced exploration of human nature, The Iliad is a work of enduring power and significance. Published by Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature, this edition is part of a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
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