The Iliad of Homer

The Iliad of Homer is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War, a ten-year conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. The poem is attributed to Homer, a Greek poet who lived in the 8th century BCE, and it is considered one of the most important works of Western literature.The Iliad begins with the anger of Achilles, a Greek warrior who withdraws from the war after a dispute with his commander, Agamemnon. The Trojans, led by their prince Hector, take advantage of Achilles' absence and gain the upper hand in the war. The poem follows the battles and events that take place as the Greeks try to defeat the Trojans and reclaim their honor.Throughout the poem, Homer explores themes of honor, pride, revenge, and the nature of the gods. He also introduces a cast of memorable characters, including Achilles, Hector, Agamemnon, Odysseus, and many others.The Iliad is written in dactylic hexameter, a poetic form that uses six metrical feet per line. The poem is divided into 24 books and contains over 15,000 lines of verse. It is a complex and challenging work, but one that has had a profound influence on Western literature and culture.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.