The Iliad of Homer ~ translated by Richmond Lattimore

The Iliad of Homer ~ translated by Richmond Lattimore

Medium soft cover
Self-adhesive plastic protective cover
Name of previous owner in ink on first page
Good condition

Richmond Lattimores translation of The Iliad preserves the grandeur and rhythm of Homers original Greek epic while offering clarity and precision in English. Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, the poem centers on the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences for the Greek army. As gods meddle in mortal affairs and warriors clash in brutal combat, themes of honor, fate, and mortality unfold through the lives of legendary figures like Hector, Agamemnon, and Achilles. Lattimores version is celebrated for its fidelity to Homers hexameter and its austere, majestic tone, making it a cornerstone for readers seeking both literary depth and historical resonance.