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1) The Iliad
Author
Language
English
Description
"When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017--revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)--critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer's other...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Presents Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War, which follows proud Greek soldier Achilles from his angry dispute with his king, Agamemnon, to his battle with and brutal treatment of Troy's great hero, Hector; and includes a glossary of names and an introduction.
3) The Iliad
Author
Language
English
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Description
"More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced off in an epic battle that rewrote history--the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this decade-long ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this thoroughly researched and artfully rendered graphic novel, renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic. Dynamic illustrations...
Author
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Books
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
xvi, 731 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad & The Odyssey , tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. The Iliad , which tells of the siege of Troy by the Greeks, is an unforgettable tale of nations at war and of the courage and compassion heroic soldiers show upon the field of battle. The Odyssey is the story of the Greek hero Odysseus and the many marvels and challenges he encounters...
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Language
English
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Homer's Iliad can justly be called the world's greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion.
"Homer is full of merriment, full of open fun and delicate comedy, even farce—as when Ares, wounded, bursts up to Olympus like
...Author
Series
Macmillan classics volume 26
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
[1964]
Physical Desc
277 p. illus. 24 cm.
Language
English
8) The Iliad
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First U. S. edition.
Physical Desc
151 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Gillian Cross's fine retelling of Homer's epic story captures all the heroism and savagery of war and shows why the 'Iliad' has been called the first tragedy and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization"--Front jacket flap.
11) An Iliad
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st. ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 158 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
12) An Iliad
Author
Publisher
Dramatists Play Service, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
55 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"An Iliad is a modern-day retelling of Homer's classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller--possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history"--Publisher's description....
13) The Iliad
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
95 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Vivid illustrations by noted artist Victor Ambrus brings to life this new retelling of Paris' doomed love for Helen and the years of siege that roiled the ancient city of Troy.
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Series
Publisher
Race Point Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xxi, 634 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Iliad is the epic poem that tells the ten-year story of the siege of Troy by the Greeks. Its sequel, The Odyssey, describes the journey that the triumphant Greek leader, Odysseus, takes back to Greece following the fall of Troy. Together, they are among the oldest pieces of literature in the Western world and have given rise to many modern ideas. For Homer fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition has a cloth binding, ribbon marker, and is packaged...
Author
Series
Great books of the Western world volume 4
Publisher
Encyclopædia Britannica
Pub. Date
[1955, ©1948]
Physical Desc
vii, 322 pages ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Poem by Homer describing the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy as he encounters gods and monsters.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
©2000
Physical Desc
6 audio discs (approximately 360 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (22 cm).
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece - whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the Iliad...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (i, 59 p. ; 22 cm)
Language
English
Description
Dr. Vandiver introduces the ancient Greek epic, The Iliad. She addresses critical and interpretative issues, and gives background information on cultural assumptions
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Iliad: A Greek Mythology Primer exposes little ones to the very basic concepts of Greek Mythology through engaging art that portrays the most famous of the Greek Gods: Zeus and Hera, Athena, Hermes, Aphrodite, Demeter and Dionysus, Ares, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Apollo and Artemis"--
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