Project Gutenberg 2019-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 497 Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas) 1817 1887 Collins, William Lucas Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey Ancient Classics for English Readers Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey" by W. Lucas Collins is a classical literary work that serves as a guided introduction to two of ancient Greece's most significant epic poems, written in the late 19th century. This compilation explores the themes, characters, and narratives of Homer's works, particularly focusing on the famed Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus. The likely audience includes readers with incomplete classical education who seek to understand the broader cultural references of these legendary tales. At the start of the volume, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the background and significance of Homer's works, delving into the historical context and the enduring legacy of the timeless themes found within them. The opening chapters initiate the reader into the narrative arc, introducing major characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and the event that catalyzes the conflict—the abduction of Helen. The quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon highlights the themes of pride, honor, and the repercussions of personal choices against the backdrop of war. Here, the audience is set to explore not only the intricate relationships between the key figures but also the elemental struggles of heroism that define heroic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism Homer. Iliad PA Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 642865 2025-06-23T14:14:55.315443 text/html 651272 2021-01-24T10:40:37 text/html 274401 2025-06-23T14:15:09.342324 application/epub+zip 284131 2025-06-23T14:14:58.589332 application/epub+zip 284131 2025-06-23T14:14:57.035410 application/epub+zip 471922 2025-06-23T14:15:15.317262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438134 2025-06-23T14:15:07.097312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428245 2022-09-26T22:25:30.298885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525648 2025-06-23T14:14:53.846389 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 525670 2019-04-18T11:53:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19411 2025-06-23T14:15:15.483256 application/rdf+xml 16297 2025-06-23T14:14:57.177400 image/jpeg 2370 2025-06-23T14:14:57.103378 image/jpeg 207142 2019-04-18T11:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 251613 2021-01-24T10:40:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 249896 2025-06-23T14:14:55.369343 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