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The Iliad
A New Translation
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This edition, following the acclaimed M.L. West Greek text and translated by Stephen Mitchell, brings newfound readability and emotional power, capturing the original's rhythm and intensity to make the ancient tale vividly accessible.
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Ideal for readers with an interest in classical literature, Greek mythology, or epic poetry, as well as those seeking a powerful and engaging translation of one of Western literature’s foundational texts.
A stunning new translation of the classic tale of the fall of Troy from one of the world's finest translators. If you enjoyed THE SONG OF ACHILLES, discover the original and the best...
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Man seduces another's wife then kidnaps her. The husband and his brother get a gang together to steal her back and take revenge. The woman regrets being seduced and wants to escape whilst the man's entourage resent the position they have been placed in. Yet the battle lines have been drawn and there is no going back...
Not the plot of the latest Hollywood thriller, but the basis of The Iliad - the Greek classic that details the war between the Greeks and the Trojans after the kidnapping of Helen of Sparta. Based on the recent, superb M.L. West edition of the Greek, this Iliad is more readable and moving than any previous version.
Thanks to the scholarship and poetic power of the highly acclaimed Stephen Mitchell, this new translation recreates the energy and simplicity, the speed, grace, and continual thrust and pull of the original, while the Iliad's ancient story bursts vividly into life.
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The translation is praised for its clear, rhythmic verse that breathes new life into the classic, making it approachable for modern readers. Critics highlight the muscular nuance of Mitchell’s work as a robust and moving version that balances fidelity with fresh energy.
Some traditionalists may miss the omitted epithets, but overall, the edition is celebrated for its judicious and invigorating approach.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780753827772
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 August 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Contributors:
- Translated by Stephen Mitchell
- Translated by Stephen Mitchell
- Translated by Stephen Mitchell
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 439g
Pages: 544
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About the Author
Stephen Mitchell is a bestselling translator. His translation of Gilgamesh sold over 800,000 copies in the States and was described by Harold Pinter as 'a revelation'. He also received great acclaim for his translations of the Bhagavad Gita, the Tao Te Ching, Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus and the Book of Job. He was educated at Amherst College, the Sorbonne and Yale University.
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