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This book offers an accessible and exciting introduction to Homer's Iliad. It discusses central aspects of the work (including the tradition of oral poetry, the epic's depiction of heroism, the gods and gender roles, as well as its style and structure) and guides the reader in understanding the skill and profundity of Homer's achievement. This introduction is ideal for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools. It requires no knowledge of ancient Greek and is intended for all readers interested in Homer.