The Iliad of Homer; Volume 5

The Iliad of Homer; Volume 5

Alexander Pope / Homer

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Estudios literarios: clásicos, primitivos y medievales
ISBN:
9781146186049
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'The Iliad of Homer,' here presented in Volume 5, is a cornerstone of Western literature, recounting the epic events of the Trojan War. Attributed to Homer and rendered into English verse by Alexander Pope, this enduring classic explores themes of war, honor, and the intervention of the gods in human affairs. Pope’s translation, a landmark achievement in its own right, captures the grandeur and poetic beauty of the original Greek, making it accessible to a wider audience. This edition offers readers a chance to experience the timeless power and drama of one of the world’s greatest stories. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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