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Iliad, Volume II

Books 13–24
By Homer
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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Iliad, Volume II presents Homer's epic portrayal of the Trojan War, focusing on Achilles' fierce anger after a profound insult to his honour. It explores the tragic ripple effects on Greek and Trojan forces alike, alongside a vivid study of ancient heroic ideals. This edition offers a fresh translation that updates A. T. Murray's classic work for modern readers while preserving its eloquence.
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Format: Hardback
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This volume is ideal for readers interested in classical literature, ancient history, and epic poetry, as well as students and scholars seeking a reliable, accessible translation of Homer's Iliad.

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The Iliad and the Odyssey of Homer (eighth century BC) are the two oldest European epic poems. The former tells of Achilles’ anger over an insult to his honor during the Trojan War, and of its consequences for the Achaeans, the Trojans, and Achilles himself.

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Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, "the best of the Achaeans," over a grave insult to his personal honour and relates its tragic result—a chain of consequences that proves devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and for Achilles himself. The poet gives us compelling characterisations of his protagonists as well as a remarkable study of the heroic code in antiquity.

The works attributed to Homer include the two oldest and greatest European epic poems, the Odyssey and the Iliad. These have been published in the Loeb Classical Library for three quarters of a century, the Greek text facing a faithful and literate prose translation by A. T. Murray. William F. Wyatt now brings the Loeb's Iliad up to date, with a rendering that retains Murray's admirable style but is written for today's readers.

Series: Loeb Classical Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674995802

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1925

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: Index

Contributors:

  • Revised by William F. Wyatt
  • Translated by A. T. Murray
  • Revised by William F. Wyatt
  • Translated by A. T. Murray
  • Revised by William F. Wyatt

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 417g

Pages: 672

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Classic Fiction Classic Poetry General Fiction Homer Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Series: Loeb Classical Library

About the Author

Augustus Taber Murray (1866–1940) was Professor of Greek at Stanford University. William Frank Wyatt (1932–2011) was Professor of Classics at Brown University.

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