L'Iliade by Homer

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Author Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
Translator Leconte de Lisle, 1818-1894
Title L'Iliade
Note Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "L'Iliade" by Homer is an epic poem composed in the 8th century BC. The narrative centers around the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the struggle and wrath of the Greek hero Achilles, and explores themes of honor, pride, and the impact of human emotions in both war and peace. The opening of "L'Iliade" introduces the conflict triggered by Agamemnon's disrespect towards Apollo's priest, which results in a plague against the Greek forces. Achilles, the mightiest Greek warrior, is in a rage over the loss of his war prize, Breisèis, to Agamemnon. This jealousy and pride lead to a pivotal quarrel between the two, highlighting the tension among the Greek leaders and foreshadowing the dire consequences of their discord. As Achilles withdraws from battle, he seeks the help of his divine mother, Thetis, to plead with Zeus for revenge against Agamemnon, setting into motion the tragic events to follow in the epic saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Achilles (Mythological character)
Subject Trojan War
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into French
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EBook-No. 14285
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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