Project Gutenberg 2013-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 232 Bridges, Thomas, active 1759-1775 Grose, Francis 1791 36025994 A Burlesque Translation of Homer Also attributed to Francis Grose. Marc D’Hooghe "A Burlesque Translation of Homer" by Thomas Bridges is a humorous adaptation of Homer's "Iliad" written in the late 18th century. This work transforms the epic tale of war and heroism into a satirical commentary, enlivening it with comical rhymes and contemporary references. Rather than adhering to the serious tone of the original text, Bridges presents a light-hearted take on Greek mythology, featuring characters such as Achilles and Agamemnon embroiled in their typical disputes over women and pride, infused with a comic twist. At the start of the volume, the reader is introduced to the unfolding conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles, ignited by the theft of a woman named Briseis amidst the backdrop of the Trojan War. The lively banter between characters, the humorous depiction of divine interventions, and the reimagining of the epic’s themes through a comedic lens set the tone for what promises to be a playful exploration of Homer's saga. The preface and initial chapters establish not only the premise but also the character dynamics, immediately showcasing Bridges' unique style, full of witty jabs and exaggerated portrayals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43723/43723-h/images/homer_title_002.jpg Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Homer -- Parodies, imitations, etc. Epic poetry, Greek -- Parodies, imitations, etc. PA Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature Category: Humour Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 619543 2025-06-17T15:54:58.508919 text/html 632696 2021-10-24T17:27:21 text/html 4254541 2025-06-17T15:55:19.565349 application/epub+zip 4264317 2025-06-17T15:55:03.783002 application/epub+zip 288811 2025-06-17T15:55:01.015958 application/epub+zip 4467987 2025-06-17T15:55:26.237327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4400251 2025-06-17T15:55:15.201313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428551 2022-09-20T03:39:20.904957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570928 2025-06-17T15:54:56.037949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 570663 2021-10-24T17:09:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16578 2025-06-17T15:55:26.422258 application/rdf+xml 12250 2025-06-17T15:55:01.218904 image/jpeg 2262 2025-06-17T15:55:01.117909 image/jpeg 4453820 2025-06-17T15:54:58.662959 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia