The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture.
The story of the Iliad centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background. The Iliad is the first of the great tragedies.Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
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The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture.
The story of the Iliad centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background. The Iliad is the first of the great tragedies.Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | November 1998 |
Authors | Homer |
Introduction by | Bernard Knox |
Notes by | Bernard Knox |
Translators | Robert Fagles |
Dimensions | 214 x 143 x 45mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 683 |
Edition | Revised |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-027536-0 |
Barcode | 9780140275360 |
Languages | value |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-14-027536-3 |