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The Iliad

(Collector's Library)

By Homer

(97)

| Hardcover | 9781904633389

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Book Description

This timeless poem-more than 2,700 year old-still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amid devastation and destruction as it moves inexorably to its wrenching, tragic conclusion. Readers of this epic poem will be gripped by the finely Continue

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The Iliad by Homer translated by Stephen Mitchell: review

We know very little about The Iliad’s emergence; a complex mixture of oral and written composition made what we now have, an epic poem about the effects of the wrath of Achilles on a few days in the Trojan War. Scholars believe the poem appeared in t ... (read full critics)

telegraph.co.uk published on Fri, 21 Oct 2011

A tale of two timeless epics

It is oddly moving, at a time when mention of the name ‘Homer’ invariably conjures up thoughts of donuts, to know that the author of the Odyssey remains the first classical author to whom most children are introduced. At my daughters’ primary school, ... (read full critics)

spectator published on Fri, 17 Sep 2010

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A 2000 year old blockbuster

It's a 2700 year old blockbuster: lots of action, heroes, pride, fighting and gore. Awesomely described action, extensive and brilliant metaphors, hundreds of personae vividly introduced in only a few phrases, and the occasional dull part about horseriding and descriptions of wealth. But above all, ... (continue)

It's a 2700 year old blockbuster: lots of action, heroes, pride, fighting and gore. Awesomely described action, extensive and brilliant metaphors, hundreds of personae vividly introduced in only a few phrases, and the occasional dull part about horseriding and descriptions of wealth. But above all, lots of verbs. Homers poetry never stands still, it is continuously in motion.
The Iliad is poetry in action. And it rocks.
A longer review, in Dutch, can be foud here: http://nieksteenhuis.blogspot.com/2008/03/homeros-ilias…

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Niek said on Feb 12, 2008 | Add your feedback

There's a lot of characters, and they have complex dynamics. An engaging read, but very heavy and quite drawn out. Coming back to it!

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Garethlewisshelton said on Jun 21, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Like Catcher in the Rye, I read the Iliad when I was a teenager and probably need to read it again.

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TaraS said on Jan 20, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Excellent and easy to read translation of Homer's Iliad. Large and highly legible print too.

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Jubei said on Jun 20, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

The Iliad

Unabridged Audio Book
–Preformed and Translated By Stanley Lombardo
–Introductions Read By Susan Sarandon
"Lombardo's Iliad both sings to 21st century ears and holds true to Homer's original vision; the blind bard would be proud." —Publishers Weekly ... (continue)

Unabridged Audio Book
–Preformed and Translated By Stanley Lombardo
–Introductions Read By Susan Sarandon
"Lombardo's Iliad both sings to 21st century ears and holds true to Homer's original vision; the blind bard would be proud." —Publishers Weekly
The first of Homer's great epic poems, the Iliad portrays the final days of the Trojan war. The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of—if not the—best depictions of ancient warfare. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of Odysseus.

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Parmenides Publishing said on Apr 1, 2008 about the Audio CD edition | Add your feedback

A must read like the Odyssey. DO NOT see that wretched "Troy" movie.

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darkwalker said on Jan 24, 2008 about the Paperback edition | 1 feedback