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The great war epic of Western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, and featured in the Netflix series The OA
A Penguin Classic
Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.
Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homer’s poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliad’s mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls “an astonishing performance.”
This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition also features French flaps and deckle-edged paper.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
9780140275360
ASIN : 0140275363
Publisher : Penguin Classics; Reissue edition (January 1, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 704 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780140275360
ISBN-13 : 978-0140275360
Reading age : 18 years and up
Lexile measure : 1330L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.9 inches
Customers say
Customers praise the book for its engaging story and well-translated translation. They find the introduction simple and easy to understand. The Greek aesthetic is described as impressive and iconic. However, some customers have reported issues with rough or uneven page edges. Overall, the book is considered a good value for the price.
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