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The Iliad

Homer

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English
Chartwell Books
01 November 2022
The Iliad is the first of the two great epics of Homer and is typically described as oneof the greatest war stories of all time. But to say The Iliad is a war story does not beginto describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters, including Achilles, Helen,Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth, as they endure the tenth and final year of theGreek siege of Troy.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the ChartwellClassics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of themost important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choicefor the most discerning literature buffs.

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Imprint:   Chartwell Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 191mm,  Width: 146mm, 
Weight:   816g
ISBN:   9780785841814
ISBN 10:   0785841814
Pages:   384
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Homer is a classical writer little is known about. He was considered by the ancientGreeks to be the greatest epic poet for his works, The Iliad and The Odyssey, twopoems that have had a lasting influence on Western literature. Andrew Lynn teaches literature and writing at Barnard College. He is currently at workon a book about musical listening, silent reading, and the nineteenth-century novel.

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