The Iliad Of Homer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161466683)

""The Iliad of Homer"" is a classic epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War. Written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, it is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. This particular edition of the poem was translated into English by Alexander Pope in the 18th century.The story follows the Greek hero Achilles as he fights against the Trojans and their allies. The poem is filled with battles, gods and goddesses, and complex characters who struggle with themes of honor, pride, and loyalty.Pope's translation is known for its poetic language and its ability to capture the essence of Homer's original work. The book includes detailed notes and explanations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem.Overall, ""The Iliad of Homer"" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire readers and writers alike.Even Ajax and Achilles heard the sound, Whose ships, remote, the guarded navy bound, Thence the black fury through the Grecian throng With horror sounds the loud Orthian song: The navy shakes, and at the dire alarms Each bosom boils, each warrior starts to arms. No more they sigh, inglorious to return, But breathe revenge, and for the combat burn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Pope
ISBN-10: 1161466681
ISBN-13: 9781161466683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 692
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.10lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.44d