by Homer · William Collins · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007902149
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«The Iliad» is the Greek epic by Homer, published by William Collins in paperback, 720 pages, in English.
The poem is set in the ninth year of the Trojan War and focuses on the wrath of Achilles, who withdraws from battle after arguing with Agamemnon. Amid battles, duels, and funerals, the work shows the heroism and brutality of war, with the gods intervening in mortal affairs.
Along with «The Odyssey», it is part of the great epics attributed to Homer, and this edition belongs to the Collins Classics collection.
For literature students and readers interested in Greek mythology who want to approach the great classics in English.
Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is widely credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Although his life and authorship remain obscure, Homer was highly revered in ancient Greek society and is considered one of the most influential authors in history.
