The Iliad by Homer
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| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
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| Translator | Derby, Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, Earl of, 1799-1869 |
| Title | The Iliad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #51355 (Translated by George Chapman) #6130 (Translated by Alexander Pope) #16452 (Translated by William Cowper) #22382 (Translated by Theodore Alois Buckley) #6150 (Translated by Edward, Earl of Derby) #3059 (Translated by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Meyers) #2199 (Translated by Samuel Butler) |
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| Summary | "The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem written in ancient times, likely around the 8th century BC. This foundational work of Western literature revolves around the events of the Trojan War, focusing primarily on the conflict between the Greek warrior Achilles and Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces. The narrative delves deeply into themes of honor, wrath, and the consequences of pride, evoking a vivid picture of ancient heroic ideals. At the start of "The Iliad," the conflict is ignited by Agamemnon's refusal to return Chryseis, a captive woman, to her father, inciting the wrath of Apollo, who sends a plague upon the Greeks. As the story unfolds, Achilles, who is insulted when Agamemnon seizes his own prize, Briseis, withdraws from battle, threatening the Greek side's success. The opening portion sets the stage for intense character interactions, propelling the plot toward themes of vengeance, divine intervention, and the exploration of personal grievances against the backdrop of war. The introduction of key figures, including the wise Nestor and the fierce Hector, foreshadows the complexities of human emotions intertwined with the vast scale of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Classical literature |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry |
| Subject | Trojan War -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6150 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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