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The Iliad
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781434488923
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 9 2024
Pages: 426
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Samuel Butler's translation of The Iliad, first published in 1898, is a prose rendition of this ancient Greek epic. The Iliad is set during the Trojan War and focuses on the Greek hero Achilles and his conflict with King Agamemnon, as well as the broader battles and interactions between the Greeks and Trojans.
Butler's translation is known for its clarity and accessibility, aiming to make the story understandable to a wide audience. It captures the narrative and action of the original text while maintaining the epic's grandeur and drama.
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