The Iliad
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Rieu, E. V. 1887-1972, translator.
Jones, P. V. translator,
Rieu, D. C. H. translator.
Published
London : Penguin Classics, 2014.
ISBN
9780141394657, 014139465X
Lexile measure
1330L
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Published
London : Penguin Classics, 2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
lxxxv, 462 pages : maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780141394657, 014139465X
Lexile measure
1330

Notes

General Note
Originally published: 1950.
General Note
Revised translation originally published: 2003.
General Note
A prose reworking of the Iliad.
Description
Centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determines the fate of Troy. This book presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background.
Target Audience
1330L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,11.3,25,12787.
Language
Translated from the Ancient Greek.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Homer., Rieu, E. V. 1., Jones, P. V., & Rieu, D. C. H. (2014). The Iliad . Penguin Classics.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Homer et al.. 2014. The Iliad. Penguin Classics.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Homer et al.. The Iliad Penguin Classics, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Homer, E. V. 1887-1972 Rieu, P. V Jones, and D. C. H Rieu. The Iliad Penguin Classics, 2014.

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