Publisher's Synopsis
The Women of the Iliad is a book written by Homer and translated by Nathaniel E. Griffin in 1912. It is a metrical translation of the first book and other passages in which women appear in the epic poem, The Iliad. The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War and the events leading up to it. The Women of the Iliad focuses on the female characters in the story, including Helen, Briseis, Andromache, and Hecuba. The book provides insight into the lives of these women and their experiences during the war. The translation is done in a poetic form, which adds to the beauty and authenticity of the original text. The Women of the Iliad is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, ancient literature, or women's studies.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.
