The Iliad
of Homer, Robert Fagles (Translator), Bernard Knox (Introduction)
Description
Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homerâs timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homerâs poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliadâs mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls âan astonishing performance.â
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 683 pages
- Publisher Penguin Classics
- Publication Date April 29th 1999
- First Publication 10/28/50
- Language English
- ISBN 9780140275360
- Edition Deluxe Edition
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Troy']
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