The Iliad, Books 1-12
by Homer
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Book XXII recounts the climax of the Iliad: the fatal encounter between the main defender of Troy and the greatest warrior of the Greeks, which results in the death of Hector and Achilles' revenge for the death of his friend Patroclus. At the same time it adumbrates Achilles' own death and the fall of Troy. This edition will help students and scholars better appreciate this key part of the epic poem. The introduction summarises central debates in Homeric scholarship, such as the show more circumstances of composition and the literary interpretation of an oral poem, and offers synoptic discussions of the structure of the Iliad, the role of the narrator, similes and epithets. There is a separate section on language, which provides a compact list of the most frequent Homeric characteristics. The commentary offers up-to-date linguistic guidance, and elucidates narrative techniques, typical elements and central themes. show lessTags
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Uma linda obra em brilhante tradução-transcriação de Haroldo de Campos. Uma ótima leitura pra quem gosta de clássicos ou de mitologia grega.
Greatest epic ever written. A guy's book. Terrific on all levels. A must read by anyone who claims to be educated.
Books 1-12, A.T. Murray translation of the classic.
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Homer is the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, the two greatest Greek epic poems. Nothing is known about Homer personally; it is not even known for certain whether there is only one true author of these two works. Homer is thought to have been an Ionian from the 9th or 8th century B.C. While historians argue over the man, his impact on show more literature, history, and philosophy is so significant as to be almost immeasurable. The Iliad relates the tale of the Trojan War, about the war between Greece and Troy, brought about by the kidnapping of the beautiful Greek princess, Helen, by Paris. It tells of the exploits of such legendary figures as Achilles, Ajax, and Odysseus. The Odyssey recounts the subsequent return of the Greek hero Odysseus after the defeat of the Trojans. On his return trip, Odysseus braves such terrors as the Cyclops, a one-eyed monster; the Sirens, beautiful temptresses; and Scylla and Charybdis, a deadly rock and whirlpool. Waiting for him at home is his wife who has remained faithful during his years in the war. Both the Iliad and the Odyssey have had numerous adaptations, including several film versions of each. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Iliad, Books 1-12
- Original publication date
- 1924 (Loeb Classical Library) (Loeb Classical Library); 1999 (Loeb Classical Library | Revised Edition) (Loeb Classical Library | Revised Edition)
- People/Characters
- Achilles; Agamemnon; Nestor; Diomedes; Hector; Priam (show all 9); Alexandrus; Ulysses; Jove
- Important places
- Troy
- Important events
- Siege of Troy; Trojan War
- Related movies
- Troy (2004 | IMDb); Helen of Troy (2003 | IMDb); Helen of Troy (1956 | IMDb); La guerra di Troia (1961 | IMDb)
- Disambiguation notice
- Books 1 to 12 of the Iliad in Ancient Greek,
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- Poetry, Fiction and Literature
- DDC/MDS
- 883.01 — Literature & rhetoric Classical & modern Greek literatures Classical Greek epic poetry and fiction Pseudo-Callisthenes
- LCC
- PA4025 .A2 .M85 — Language and Literature Greek language and literature. Latin language and literature Greek literature Individual authors Homer
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