Ebook: The Iliad
Author: FitzgeraldRobert, FordAndrew
- Tags: Epic poetry Greek, Trojan War, Poetry, Translations, Achilles -- (Mythological character) -- Poetry, Epic poetry Greek -- Translations into English, Trojan War -- Poetry, Achilles -- (Mythological character)
- Series: Farrar Strauss and Giroux
- Year: 2004
- Publisher: Farrar
- City: New York
- Edition: 1st Farrar, Straus and Giroux ed
- Language: English
- epub
A new publication of the definitive translation of Homer's epic brings the ancient poem to life, chronicling the Greek siege of the Trojan city state and the war that ensued.;Quarrel, oath, and promise -- Assembly and muster of armies -- Dueling for a haunted lady -- A bowshot bringing war -- A hero strives with gods -- Interludes in field and city -- A combat and a rampart -- The battle swayed by Zeus -- A visit of emissaries -- Night in the camp : a foray -- Prowess and wounds of Akhaians -- The rampart breached -- Assault on the ships -- Beguilement on Mount Ida -- The lord of storm -- A ship fired, a tide turned -- Contending for a soldier fallen -- The immortal shield -- The avenger fasts and arms -- The ranging of powers -- The clash of man and river -- Desolation before Troy -- A friend consigned to death -- A grace given in sorrow.
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