
Iliad (Pope Translation)
by Homer
'Iliad (Pope Translation)' Summary
The Iliad opens with the wrath of Achilles, who is insulted by Agamemnon and refuses to fight. This withdrawal from the battlefield allows the Trojans to gain ground, leading to the death of Patroclus, Achilles' close friend. Fueled by grief and rage, Achilles returns to battle, slaying Hector, the Trojan prince. However, his victory comes at a heavy cost. The poem concludes with the elaborate funeral rites for Hector, highlighting the cycle of violence and the enduring power of human emotions, even in the face of war and death. The Iliad is not simply a story about a war, but a profound exploration of human nature and the complexities of human relationships.Book Details
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Homer
Greece
Homer (Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος Greek pronunciation: , Hómēros; c. 800–c. 701 BC) was the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems...
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