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Iliad

By Homer and Sheila Murnaghan
Series: Hackett Classics
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Iliad recounts the epic tale of the Greek siege of Troy, focusing on the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences for both the Greeks and Trojans. This enduring classic explores themes of heroism, honour, and the brutal realities of war.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for readers interested in classical literature, epic poetry, and ancient history, as well as students and scholars seeking a masterful English translation of this foundational work.

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"It is hard to overstate the attractions of this translation. In a rhythm sinewy and flexible, with language that is precise, lyrical and fresh, Lombardo's Iliad pulses with all the power and luminosity of the Greek. He shows extraordinary sensitivity to the images and aural effects of the ancient poem. There are brilliant touches on every page. . . . Altogether this is as good as Homer gets in English." - Richard P. Martin, Princeton University

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Richard P. Martin praises Lombardo's translation for its "sinewy and flexible rhythm" and "precise, lyrical and fresh language," capturing the power and luminosity of the original Greek. The translation balances a contemporary voice with the archaic setting, making it as good as Homer gets in English.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872203532

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 1M.

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stanley Lombardo

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 766g

Pages: 574

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Classic Poetry Homer Non-Fiction Poetry Series: Hackett Classics Sheila Murnaghan

About the Author

Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

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