Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 24676 Homer -750 -650 Όμηρος Buckley, Theodore Alois 1825 1856 Buckley, T. A. (Theodore Alois) Pope, Alexander 1688 1744 Barnivelt, Esdras The Iliad Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad 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) Anne Soulard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem traditionally attributed to the 8th century BC. The narrative centers around the breathtaking events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly on the wrath of Achilles, a Greek hero, as well as themes of honor, glory, and the interplay between mortals and deities. The work is often lauded as one of the cornerstones of Western literature, laying the foundation for numerous literary traditions and influences. The opening of "The Iliad" introduces readers to a world steeped in myth and legendary struggle, beginning with an invocation to the Muse, typical of epic poetry. It sets the stage for the conflict between the Greek and Trojan forces, highlighting Achilles' fierce pride and anguish over personal slights that lead to dire consequences on the battlefield. The text establishes a rich tapestry of characters, divine interventions, and emotional turmoil, beckoning readers to explore the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by the warriors of both sides. This immersion into the epic's grand themes and character-driven drama makes the opening a captivating precursor to the intense narrative that unfolds throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Classical literature Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry Trojan War -- Poetry PA Text Classical Antiquity Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 1327892 2025-10-03T06:38:11.840994 text/html 1368476 2022-04-23T14:40:04 text/html 2085807 2025-10-03T06:38:47.379793 application/epub+zip 2087132 2025-10-03T06:38:21.670933 application/epub+zip 584976 2025-10-03T06:38:14.734004 application/epub+zip 13863984 2025-10-03T06:38:58.408766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13769090 2025-10-03T06:38:39.684848 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 893483 2022-09-03T10:31:20.319566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1161405 2025-10-03T06:38:08.253027 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1161184 2022-04-23T14:39:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19380 2025-10-03T06:38:58.608743 application/rdf+xml 8814 2025-10-03T06:38:15.417955 image/jpeg 2506 2025-10-03T06:38:15.083957 image/jpeg 2031138 2025-10-03T06:38:12.124001 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia