Book Description

One of the most famous works in the Western canon, Homer's 'Iliad' tells the story of the Trojan War and the heroes who fought and died in it. This translation by Mr. Pope, with notes partly by W. Broome and an essay on Homer by T. Parnell, brings this epic poem to life in all its glory. With its stirring speeches, heroic battles, and memorable characters, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and history of the ancient world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.