The Iliad by Homer
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| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
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| Translator | Buckley, Theodore Alois, 1825-1856 |
| Title | The Iliad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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) |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe |
| Summary | "The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem written in the 8th century BC. The work centers on the events of the Trojan War, particularly focusing on the conflict between the Greek hero Achilles and Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces, and the consequences of their quarrel on the Greek army. This foundational text of Western literature explores themes of honor, rage, and the whims of the gods. The opening of "The Iliad" introduces us to a narrative steeped in divine intervention and human emotion, beginning with Apollo inflicting a plague upon the Greeks due to Agamemnon's insult to his priest. As Achilles forces the Greek leaders to confront their suffering, the tension between him and Agamemnon escalates, ultimately leading to Achilles' withdrawal from battle. The conflict is further complicated by the involvement of other deities, particularly Jove and Juno, who navigate their own agendas amidst the turmoil. This sets the stage for the ensuing drama, as Achilles' fury becomes central to the unfolding events of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Achilles (Mythological character) |
| Subject | Trojan War |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22382 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 436 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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