The War Nerd Iliad

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SKU: 9781627310505
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By John Dolan

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The War Nerd Iliad by John Dolan revives Homer's ancient epic as a vivid, accessible tale full of humour, raw emotion, and terror. Originally a campfire story, this translation restores the intense, doomed world of war, bringing to life the struggles of gods and mortals with fresh immediacy and power.
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Ideal for readers interested in arts and culture, classical literature enthusiasts seeking an accessible, lively translation of the Iliad, and anyone curious about ancient war narratives brought vividly to life.

The War Nerd takes on Homer in a new translation; a classic gory, funny, tragic story in today's language.

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For too long The Iliad has been hijacked by unreadable writers. It began with Homer as a campfire tale and here it is, restored to life. You'll be amazed at how funny, raw and terrifying this doomed world of war really is.

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John Dolan's version has been praised for making the Iliad thrilling and engaging where it once felt distant and dry. Eileen Jones lauds it for its propulsive prose that finally clarifies the epic's excitement, while Felipe Gutteriez highlights Dolan's unique style combining wit, drama, martial thunder, and quiet pathos. The translation is recommended for reading by the campfire or fireside as a living, timeless tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781627310505

Publisher: Feral House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Feral House,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 260

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Arts & Culture John Dolan Non-Fiction

About the Author

The War Nerd, Gary Brecher, is the nom de guerre of John Dolan, a poet, novelist, essayist and former academic. Dolan now works with Mark Ames (of eXile fame) to produce the Radio War Nerd weekly podcast on military matters. Born in Denver, Colorado, Dolan currently lives in Macedonia.