| Edition |
1st Farrar, Straus and Giroux edition |
| Description |
xxxviii, 588 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry.
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Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English.
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Trojan War -- Poetry.
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Achilles (Mythological character) (OCoLC)fst00795683
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Epic poetry, Greek. (OCoLC)fst00913902
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Trojan War. (OCoLC)fst01157294
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| Genre/Form |
Poetry. (OCoLC)fst01423828
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Translations. (OCoLC)fst01423791
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Poetry.
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| Added Author |
Fitzgerald, Robert, 1910-1985, translator.
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| Added Title |
Iliad. English
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| ISBN |
0374174415 |
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9780374174415 |
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0374529051 |
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9780374529055 |
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