This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Iliads of Homer
Translated according to the Greek
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note:
Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook:
#51355
(Translated by George Chapman)
#6130
(Translated by Alexander Pope)
#16452
(Translated by William Cowper)
#22382
(Translated by Theodore Alois Buckley)
#6150
(Translated by Edward, Earl of Derby)
#3059
(Translated by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Meyers)
#2199
(Translated by Samuel Butler)
Credits: Phil Schempf
Summary: "The Iliads of Homer" by Homer is an epic poem written in ancient Greece, likely during the 8th century BC. This seminal work chronicles the events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly on the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon. The story delves into themes of honor, revenge, fate, and the influence of the gods on human affairs, showcasing the valor and tragedy of its heroic characters. At the start of "The Iliads of Homer," the focus is on the wrath of Achilles, who feels deeply wronged after Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces, takes away his war prize, Briseis. The opening chapters depict the devastating consequences of this insult, as Apollo punishes the Greek army with a plague, prompting a council where Achilles speaks out against Agamemnon. This sets the stage for the epic conflict characterized by anger, pride, and a desire for recognition among the mighty warriors. As tensions rise, the narrative hints at the larger themes of fate and divine intervention that will play a crucial role throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
Translator: Chapman, George, 1559?-1634
EBook No.: 51355
Published: Mar 4, 2016
Downloads: 585
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject: Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry
Subject: Trojan War -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Iliads of Homer
Translated according to the Greek
Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note:
Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook:
#51355
(Translated by George Chapman)
#6130
(Translated by Alexander Pope)
#16452
(Translated by William Cowper)
#22382
(Translated by Theodore Alois Buckley)
#6150
(Translated by Edward, Earl of Derby)
#3059
(Translated by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Meyers)
#2199
(Translated by Samuel Butler)
Credits: Phil Schempf
Summary: "The Iliads of Homer" by Homer is an epic poem written in ancient Greece, likely during the 8th century BC. This seminal work chronicles the events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly on the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon. The story delves into themes of honor, revenge, fate, and the influence of the gods on human affairs, showcasing the valor and tragedy of its heroic characters. At the start of "The Iliads of Homer," the focus is on the wrath of Achilles, who feels deeply wronged after Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces, takes away his war prize, Briseis. The opening chapters depict the devastating consequences of this insult, as Apollo punishes the Greek army with a plague, prompting a council where Achilles speaks out against Agamemnon. This sets the stage for the epic conflict characterized by anger, pride, and a desire for recognition among the mighty warriors. As tensions rise, the narrative hints at the larger themes of fate and divine intervention that will play a crucial role throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE
Translator: Chapman, George, 1559?-1634
EBook No.: 51355
Published: Mar 4, 2016
Downloads: 585
Language: English
Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
Subject: Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry
Subject: Trojan War -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.