The Iliad by Homer
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| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
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| Translator | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Translator | Leaf, Walter, 1852-1927 |
| Translator | Myers, Ernest, 1844-1921 |
| Title | The Iliad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #51355 (Translated by George Chapman) #6130 (Translated by Alexander Pope) #16452 (Translated by William Cowper) #22382 (Translated by Theodore Alois Buckley) #6150 (Translated by Edward, Earl of Derby) #3059 (Translated by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Meyers) #2199 (Translated by Samuel Butler) |
| Credits | Sandra Stewart and Jim Tinsley |
| Summary | "The Iliad" by Homer is a monumental epic poem believed to have been composed in the 8th century BC. The work centers around the events during the Trojan War, exploring themes of honor, rage, and the tragic consequences of human emotions, particularly focusing on the conflict between the Greek heroes Agamemnon and Achilles. The story begins with the wrath of Achilles, who feels dishonored when Agamemnon takes his war prize, leading to a larger exploration of fate, glory, and mortality. The opening of "The Iliad" sets the stage for the epic's exploration of conflict by detailing the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon. Agamemnon's refusal to return the captured priest's daughter leads to a plague inflicted upon the Greek forces by Apollo. Achilles, the mightiest warrior among the Greeks, calls for an assembly to address the crisis but ends up clashing with Agamemnon over issues of honor. The tension escalates as Achilles withdraws from battle, vowing to seek revenge on Agamemnon, which ultimately sets in motion a series of tragic events that will affect both sides of the war. This opening sequence skillfully introduces key characters and themes that will resonate throughout the poem, highlighting the personal and communal struggles that arise from pride and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Achilles (Mythological character) |
| Subject | Trojan War |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3059 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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