The clash between Achilles and Hector, and the larger conflict between Greeks and Trojans that unfolds throughout the epic, is a portrait of the many forces that drive us to war: honour, pride, love, vengeance, and the desire for glory. The Iliad covers a relatively short period of time (fifty-one days out of the ten years of bloody fighting), but it captures the essence of an entire war and explores the complex human emotions and motivations that drive it.
The Iliad is an invitation to enter the world of the ancient Greeks, and to explore the rich legacy of one of the greatest works of literature ever written.
This abridged edition includes the ancient greek text and the english translation.