This book could be a good read for you if you are fascinated by ancient Greek mythology, epic battles, and the interplay between gods and humans. Through the masterful translation of Alexander Pope, "The Iliad" brings to life the epic tale of the Trojan War and the heroic deeds of Achilles, Hector, and other legendary figures. With Pope's insightful notes accompanying his poetic rendition, you can fully immerse yourself in the rich world of Homer's masterpiece and experience the power of this timeless classic firsthand. So grab a copy, and prepare to be swept away by the grandeur and tragedy of "The Iliad". Happy reading!

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• Audie Award Nominee for Literary Fiction & Classics (2024)
• Premi Crítica Serra d'Or de Traducció (1998)

Pope spent his formative years as a poet translating Homer, beginning with "The Iliad", his translation of which Samuel Johnson called "the greatest version of poetry the world has ever seen". This edition makes available for the first time in paperback Pope's notes in their entirety, enabling us to listen in as one poetic genius illuminates the work of another.

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