The Iliad
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New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, [2001], c1990., New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, [2001].
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Book
Edition:
[Repr. with revisions]
Physical Desc:
xvi, 683 pages ; 22 cm.
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The centuries old epic about the wrath of Achilles is rendered into modern English verse by a renowned translator and accompanied by an introduction that reassesses the identity of Homer. In Robert Fagles' beautifully rendered text, the Iliad overwhelms us afresh. The huge themes godlike, yet utterly human of savagery and calculation, of destiny defied, of triumph and grief compel our own humanity. Time after time, one pauses and re-reads before continuing. Fagles' voice is always that of a poet and scholar of our own age as he conveys the power of Homer. Robert Fagles and Bernard Knox are to be congratulated and praised on this admirable work.

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ISBN:
0140275363 (pbk.), 9780140275360
Lexile measure:
1330

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 635-637)
Description
The centuries old epic about the wrath of Achilles is rendered into modern English verse by a renowned translator and accompanied by an introduction that reassesses the identity of Homer. In Robert Fagles' beautifully rendered text, the Iliad overwhelms us afresh. The huge themes godlike, yet utterly human of savagery and calculation, of destiny defied, of triumph and grief compel our own humanity. Time after time, one pauses and re-reads before continuing. Fagles' voice is always that of a poet and scholar of our own age as he conveys the power of Homer. Robert Fagles and Bernard Knox are to be congratulated and praised on this admirable work.
Language
Translated from the Ancient Greek.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Homer., Fagles, R., & Knox, B. (20011990). The Iliad. [Repr. with revisions] New York, N.Y., Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Homer, Robert. Fagles and Bernard Knox. 20011990. The Iliad. New York, N.Y., Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Homer, Robert. Fagles and Bernard Knox, The Iliad. New York, N.Y., Penguin Books, 20011990.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Homer., et al. The Iliad. [Repr. with revisions] New York, N.Y., Penguin Books, 20011990.

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