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The Iliad

By Homer
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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The Iliad tells the gripping tale of Achilles' wrath and Hector's demise during the siege of Troy. This ancient epic explores themes of war, fame, revenge, the suffering of women, and the interplay between mortals and gods, revealing the brutal reality of conflict alongside fleeting moments of peace.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Suitable for readers interested in classical literature, epic poetry, ancient history, and timeless human themes.

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The Iliad tells the story of Greek warrior Achilles' great anger and the tragic death of Hector during the Trojan War, encapsulating the brutality of war. Its epic sweep has gripped generations of readers, and this new translation is elegant and accurate, respecting the original line numbers, and accompanied by authoritative editorial matter.

An accurate and powerful new translation of the greatest epic poem of world literature.

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War, the bringer of tears...

For 2,700 years, The Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episode during the siege of Troy, sparked by a quarrel between the leader of the Greek army and its mightiest warrior, Achilles, is played out between mortals and gods, with devastating human consequences. It is a story of many truths, speaking of awesome emotions, the quest for fame and revenge, the plight of women, and the lighthearted laughter of the gods.

Above all, it confronts us with war in all its brutality - and with fleeting images of peace, which punctuate the poem as distant memories, startling comparisons, and doomed aspirations. The Iliad's extraordinary power testifies to the commitment of its many readers, who have turned to it in their own struggles to understand life and death.

This elegant and compelling new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes that guide the reader in understanding the poem and the many different contexts in which it was performed and read.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Homer's epic is described as unpredictably and achingly beautiful, highlighting its lasting emotional impact. — Nadia Rogers, Irish Times

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199645213

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Illustration: 2 maps

Contributors:

  • Translated by Anthony Verity
  • Introduction and notes by Barbara Graziosi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Homer Non-Fiction Poetry Series: Oxford World's Classics

About the Author

Anthony Verity is a former Master of Dulwich College. He has also translated Theocritus' The Idylls and Pindar's Odes.

Barbara Graziosi is Professor of Classics at Durham University. She has written extensively on Homer.

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