Books with title The Iliad

How Agamemnon and Achilles fell out at the siege of Troy; and Achilles withdrew himself from battle, and won from Zeus a pledge that his wrong should be avenged on Agamemnon and the Achaians.CONTENTSINTRODUCTION.POPE'S PREFACE TO THE ILIAD OF HOMERBOOK I.-THE CONTENTION OF ACHILLES ANDAGAMEMNON.BOOK II.-THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES.BOOK III.-THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS.BOOK IV.-THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE.BOOK V.-THE ACTS OF DIOMED.BOOK VI.-THE EPISODES OF GLAUCUS AND DIOMED, AND OF HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE.BOOK VII.-THE SINGLE COMBAT OF HECTOR AND AJAX.BOOK VIII.-THE SECOND BATTLE, AND THE DISTRESS OF THE GREEKS.BOOK IX.-THE EMBASSY TO ACHILLES.BOOK X.-THE NIGHT-ADVENTURE OF DIOMED AND ULYSSES.BOOK XI.-THE THIRD BATTLE, AND THE ACTS OF AGAMEMNON.BOOK XII.-THE BATTLE AT THE GRECIAN WALL.BOOK XIII.-THE FOURTH BATTLE CONTINUED, IN WHICH NEPTUNE ASSISTS THE GREEKS: THE ACTS OF IDOMENEUS.BOOK XIV.-JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS.BOOK XV.-THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX.BOOK XVI.-THE SIXTH BATTLE, THE ACTS AND DEATH OF PATROCLUSBOOK XVII.-THE SEVENTH BATTLE, FOR THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.—THE ACTS OF MENELAUS.BOOK XVIII.-THE GRIEF OF ACHILLES, AND NEWARMOUR MADE HIM BY VULCAN.BOOK XIX.-THE RECONCILIATION OF ACHILLES AND AGAMEMNON.BOOK XX.-THE BATTLE OF THE GODS, AND THE ACTS OF ACHILLES.BOOK XXI.-THE BATTLE IN THE RIVER SCAMANDER.BOOK XXII.-THE DEATH OF HECTOR.BOOK XXIII.-FUNERAL GAMES IN HONOUR OF PATROCLUS.BOOK XXIV.-THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY OFHECTOR.CONCLUDING NOTE.Footnotes

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One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles's close friend Patroclus, Achilles storms back into battle to take revenge-knowing full well that this will ensure his own early death. This tragic series of events is interwoven with powerfully moving descriptions of the ebb and flow of battle, of the domestic world inside Troy's besieged city of Ilium, and of the conflicts between the gods on Olympus as they argue over the fate of mortals. The Iliad is a work of extraordinary pathos and profundity that concerns itself with issues as fundamental as the meaning of life and death. Even the heroic ethic itself-with its emphasis on pride, honor, prowess in battle, and submission to the inexorable will of the gods-is not left unquestioned. This version of the Iliad is the translation by Alexander Pope.

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After nine years fighting the Trojan War, the Greeks sense imminent defeat. The gods have cursed them with a plague; the Trojans have set their ships on fire; and their best warrior, the impenetrable Achilles, has turned his back on them. But when the Trojans go too far and kill Patroclus, his beloved brother-in-arms, Achilles returns to the battlefield with a vengeance so terrible that it shocks even the gods.Written by Homer more than twenty-five hundred years ago, The Iliad is among the oldest extant works of Western literature—the seminal epic narrative of infantry combat, the scars of battle, and the inevitability of fate.AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.Revised edition: Previously published as The Iliad, this edition of The Iliad (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

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The classic saga from ancient Greek poet HomerHomer's incredible poetry has survived the centuries to become a landmark in classical literature. The Iliad, the first of Homer's epic poems, tells of the counsel of Nestor, Achilles' slaying of Hector, and the defeat of the Trojans by the Greeks. It vividly recalls the events of the Trojan War and the uncontrolled wrath of the Greek commander Achilles that led to so much destruction.This epic poem is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.