Iliad : (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer (1998, Trade Paperback)

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9780140275360
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140275363
ISBN-13
9780140275360
eBay Product ID (ePID)
40603

Product Key Features

Book Title
Iliad : (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Number of Pages
704 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Classics, Epic, Ancient & Classical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Poetry, Fiction
Author
Homer
Book Series
Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.9 in
Item Weight
26.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.7 in

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Trade
LCCN
89-070695
Notes by
Knox, Bernard
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Fitzgerald has solved virtually every problem that has plagued translators of Homer. The narrative runs, the dialogue speaks, the military action is clear, and the repetitive epithets become useful text rather than exotic relics." Atlantic Monthly "Fitzgerald's swift rhythms, bright images, and superb English make Homer live as never before…This is for every reader in our time and possibly for all time." Library Journal "[Fitzgerald's Odyssey and Iliad ] open up once more the unique greatness of Homer's art at the level above the formula; yet at the same time they do not neglect the brilliant texture of Homeric verse at the level of the line and the phrase." The Yale Review "What an age can read in Homer, what its translators can manage to say in his presence, is one gauge of its morale, one index to its system of exultations and reticences. The supple, the iridescent, the ironic, these modes are among our strengths, and among Mr. Fitzgerald's." National Review With an Introduction by Gregory Nagy
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
883
Edition Description
Deluxe
Table Of Content
The IliadTranslator's Preface Introduction Introduction The Spelling and Pronunciation of Homeric Names Maps Homer: The Iliad Book 1: The Rage of Achilles Book 2: The Great Gathering of Armies Book 3: Helen Reviews the Champions Book 4: The Truce Erupts in War Book 5: Diomodes Fights the Gods Book 6: Hector Returns to Troy Book 7: Ajax Duels in Hector Book 8: The Tide of Battle Turns Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles Book 10: Marauding Through the Night Book 11: Agamemnon's Day of Glory Book 12: The Trojans Storm the Rampart Book 13: Battling for the Ships Book 14: Hera Outflanks Zeus Book 15: The Achaean Armies at Bay Book 16: Patroclus Fights and Dies Book 17: Menalaus' Finest Hour Book 18: The Shield of Achilles Book 19: The Champion Arms for Battle Book 20: olympian Gods in Arms Book 21: Achilles Fights the River Book 22: The Death of Hector Book 23: Funeral Games for Patroclus Book 24: Achilles and Priam Notes The Genealogy of the Royal House of Troy Textual Variants from the Oxford Classical Text Notes on the Translation Suggestions for Further Reading Pronouncing Glossary
Synopsis
One of the greatest epics in Western literature, THE ILIAD recounts the story of the Trojan wars. This timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves to its tragic conclusion. In his introduction, Bernard Knox observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace., The great war epic of Western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, and featured in the Netflix series The OA A Penguin Classic Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer's 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 Homer's poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliad 's mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls "an astonishing performance." This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition also features French flaps and deckle-edged paper. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. 9780140275360
LC Classification Number
PA4025.A2F33 1990

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  • by fairyslipper
    14 Oct, 2020Most favourable review

    Great translation for young or first time readers!

    Love this translation, it's not as direct as Lattimore, but the action is easier to follow. It's ideal for high school age, first time readers, or anyone who has trouble keeping track of what's happening.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by eugeba0
    13 Sep, 2024

    Great classic!

    15,000 lines of poetry! Now that I am reading it again in my late 60s, can appreciate it much deeper.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwillrs

  • by napoleon369
    01 Oct, 2022

    The Iliad

    It's the Iliad for crying out ! A story that has been with us for over 2500 years. With the Odyssey two of the great Greek epics. A must read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by pee.there
    17 Oct, 2015

    excellant translation

    Beautiful, flowing translation that keeps the eye and the mind reading naturally, with beautiful, poetic and strong choices for words and phrases. I wouldn't want to read any other translation!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: ecommerceotc

  • by danieessar0
    23 Apr, 2020

    Great book.

    A used book in great condition.

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