The Iliad by Homer

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Author Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
Translator Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902
Title The Iliad
Note Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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 Jim TinsleyRevised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary "The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem likely composed in the 8th century BC. It narrates the events of the Trojan War, focusing primarily on the wrath of Achilles, one of the greatest Greek warriors, and explores themes of honor, vengeance, and the impact of fate on human lives. The poem introduces a host of characters, including Agamemnon, the leader of the Achaeans, and Hector, the noble Trojan prince, setting the stage for a conflict that reaches beyond mere warfare. The beginning of "The Iliad" presents us with the fierce quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, sparked by Agamemnon's refusal to return Chryseis, a captive woman, to her father, which ultimately leads to a plague that ravages the Achaeans. Achilles, enraged by this dishonor and Agamemnon's greed, withdraws from battle and seeks revenge by asking his mother, Thetis, to plead with Zeus for the Achaeans' defeat. The opening portion sets a dramatic tone, highlighting themes of pride and rivalry, while providing a glimpse into the tragic consequences of these conflicts for both the Greek and Trojan sides. (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)
Subject Trojan War
Category Text
EBook-No. 2199
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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