The Iliad by Homer

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Author Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
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.
Note 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)
Credits Charles Franks, Anne Soulard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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
Most Recently Updated Mar 27, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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