This edition had all images removed.

Title: La Ilíada

Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlos Colon, Ramon Pajares Box, University
of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

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.)

Author: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE

Illustrator: Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912

Illustrator: Flaxman, John, 1755-1826

Translator: Segalá y Estalella, Luis, 1873-1938

EBook No.: 57654

Published: Aug 7, 2018

Downloads: 766

Language: Spanish

Subject: Achilles (Mythological character)

Subject: Trojan War

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Spanish

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: La Ilíada

Note: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlos Colon, Ramon Pajares Box, University
of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

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.)

Author: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE

Illustrator: Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912

Illustrator: Flaxman, John, 1755-1826

Translator: Segalá y Estalella, Luis, 1873-1938

EBook No.: 57654

Published: Aug 7, 2018

Downloads: 766

Language: Spanish

Subject: Achilles (Mythological character)

Subject: Trojan War

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Spanish

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.