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The Iliad SparkNotes Literature Guide

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The Iliad SparkNotes Literature Guide offers a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter analysis of Homer's epic poem, elucidating its key themes, motifs, and symbols to aid understanding of this classic work.
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When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this title offers students what they need to succeed. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz, and essay topics. It is suitable for late-night studying and paper writing.

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When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz and essay topics.

Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781411469754

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: SparkNotes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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