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- Author: Homer (attributed)
- Genre: Epic Poem
- Originated: circa 8th or 7th century BC
- Publisher: (Penguin Classics (Robert Fagles translation)
- Pages: 704 (Penguin Classics edition
- ISBN 0140275363 (Penguin Classics edition
- First extant work of European literature
- Divided into 24 books
- Originally an oral history
- Adaptations: Troilus and Cressida (play), Kassandra (novel), Troy (film)
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Plot Synopsis
The Iliad tells of the events of the last year of the decade-long siege of the city-state of Troy by the Greeks. The inciting event of the work is Achilles' abandonment of the battle out of his anger with King Agamemnon over possession of a Trojan slave girl. Without Achilles, the battle goes against the Greeks to the point of their nearly abandoning the fight. Only later, with the urging of the goddess Athena, does Achilles rejoin the fight and turn the tide in favor of the Greeks.Critical Reception
The Iliad is considered a classic of western literature, the inspiration for dozens of later works, and a semi-historical document of ancient Greek history. It is required reading in many American high schools. Many translations, both prose and verse, have been published.-
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The Iliad Questions
Where can I find a summary of iliad book 15? 2 AnswersHere is the summary from SparkNotes. QUOTE Zeus wakes and sees the havoc that Hera and Poseidon have wreaked while he dozed in his enchanted sleep. Hera tries ... read more -
The Iliad Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to: Homer
- Wikipedia: Homer
- Made in Atlantis: Homer
- The Literature Network: Homer
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writers: Homer biography
The Iliad Adaptations
- The majority of the following links are to IMDb, which contains pop-ups.
- 1954: The Golden Apple (musical)
- 1956: Helen of Troy
- 2003: Helen of Troy (TV)
- 2004: Troy
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Even enemies can show respect- King Priam (Troy). Trying to explain to my husband how the movie differs from the Iliad,Odyssey,& Aeneid.
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If you aren't a sucker for Hector (from the Iliad) then I don't think we can get along...
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So, I really like Troy. Of course, I also loved the actual books of the Iliad and the Odyssey, so maybe I'm biased. #fb
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A New Iliad Emerges With Classic Stage’s The Age of Iron, Opening Nov. 22 in NYC (Playbill) http://bit.ly/5Vucno
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FX is playing TROY. Funny, since we're reading about THE ILIAD now in my classes. The dialog is seriously cheesy, but the action is solid.
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