The Iliad
Homer
(Author)
Samuel Butler
(Translator)
Description
The Iliad, attributed to Homer, is an ancient Greek epic poem set during the Trojan War. It revolves around the anger of the Greek hero Achilles, who withdraws from battle due to a dispute with Agamemnon. The narrative explores themes of honor, pride, and the futility of war, with gods intervening in mortal affairs. The poem delves into the consequences of human actions and offers a timeless reflection on heroism and the complexities of the human condition amidst a brutal war.
Product Details
Price
$17.99
Publisher
Natal Publishing, LLC
Publish Date
January 31, 2024
Pages
464
Dimensions
5.0 X 8.0 X 1.03 inches | 1.1 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9798869162717
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Homer is a legendary ancient Greek epic poet, traditionally said to be the creator of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. Homer's works form the groundwork of the Western Canon and are universally praised for their genius. Their formative influence in shaping many key aspects of Greek culture was recognized by the Greeks themselves, who considered him as their instructor.
Samuel Butler (1835-1901) was an English novelist, essayist, and critic whose satire Erewhon (1872) foreshadowed the collapse of the Victorian illusion of eternal progress and influenced every significant writer of utopian/dystopian fiction that followed. His autobiographical novel, The Way of All Flesh (1903), is generally considered a masterpiece.