A new edition of the timeless classic tale of Achilles' wrath and the Fall of Troy, Homer's The Iliad. This edition is based on the classic verse translation by Alexander Pope (1688-1744). An ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter that is traditionally attributed to Homer, The Iliad is usually dated to the 8th century BC and is considered to be among the oldest extant works of Western literature. Set during the Trojan War -- the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Mycenaean Greek states -- The Iliad tells of the battles and events that occur during a few weeks near the war's end, when a a quarrel between the leader of the Greeks, King Agamemnon, and the Greek's greatest warrior, Achilles, reaches a climax. Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) was an English poet and satirist of the Augustan period, considered by many to be the foremost English poet of the early 18th century and a master of the heroic couplet. Among his most famous works were The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism. He is also renowned by his translations of Homer.
The Iliad
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Author: Homer
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9798691347443
Details:
Author: Homer
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 438
Release Date: 28-09-2020
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9798691347443
