Publisher's Synopsis
The Iliad V1: Books One To Twelve is a classic epic poem written by the ancient Greek poet Homer. This book is the first volume of the complete Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. It includes the first twelve books of the epic poem, which cover the initial stages of the war, including the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, the duel between Menelaus and Paris, and the death of Patroclus. The Iliad is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature, and this edition, published in 1866, features a translation by Samuel Butler. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, mythology, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
