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It is proposed in this new translation of Homer's Iliad to follow the original text as nearly as practicable in rhymed verse. With this object in view, and since neither a paraphrase nor an imitation has been intended, the versification has been almost invariably subordinated to accuracy of translation. It is hoped that the meter selected, the historical epic measure of the Germanic languages, that of the Niebelungen Lied and Gudrun, will be found adequate to express the narrative flow, rap idity and simplicity of the hexameter.
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This groundbreaking English version by Robert Fagles is the most important recent translation of Homer's great epic poem. The verse translation has been hailed by scholars as the new standard, providing an Iliad that delights modern sensibility and aesthetic without sacrificing the grandeur and particular genius of Homer's own style and language. The Iliad is one of the two great epics of Homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to say the Iliad is a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters: Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth and history in the tenth and final year of the Greek siege of Troy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an epic poem attributed to Homer, a legendary ancient Greek poet. The book presents a vivid account of the tenth and final year of the Trojan War, fought between the Achaeans and the Trojans. The author narrates the story through the eyes of various characters, capturing the complexities of war, love, fate, and the human condition. The book's main characters include the mighty warrior Achilles, the cunning Odysseus, and the powerful king Agamemnon. The Iliad delves into the themes of honor, courage, mortality, the clash between personal ambition and the greater good, and the impact of divine intervention in human affairs. It is considered a foundational work of Western literature and has had a profound influence on storytelling, culture, and thought for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259593171_0
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