La Ilíada by Homer
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| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
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| Illustrator | Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 |
| Illustrator | Flaxman, John, 1755-1826 |
| Translator | Segalá y Estalella, Luis, 1873-1938 |
| Title | La Ilíada |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad Wikipedia page about this book: https: //es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il%C3%ADada |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La Ilíada" by Homer is an epic poem written in the 8th century BC. This foundational work of Western literature narrates the events of the Trojan War, focusing primarily on the themes of glory, wrath, and fate as seen through the experiences of its central character, Achilles, the swift-footed warrior. The poem delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impacts of divine intervention in human affairs. The opening of "La Ilíada" introduces the theme of Achilles' rage and the destructive consequences it has for the Greek forces besieging Troy. It begins with a plea to the muse, setting the stage for the calamities stemming from a quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, the leader of the Achaeans. After Agamemnon disrespects the priest Criseis, Apollo sends a plague upon the Achaeans, prompting Achilles to summon a council to address their suffering. The tension escalates as Achilles confronts Agamemnon over his behavior, leading to a significant conflict that influences the outcome of the war. The dynamics between gods and mortals are established, emphasizing the impact of divine whims on human destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Achilles (Mythological character) |
| Subject | Trojan War |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57654 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 912 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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