The Iliad, Homer
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The Iliad

Author: Homer

Narrator: Jason Smith

Unabridged: 13 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Findaway

Published: 09/11/2023

Genre: Poetry - Epic

Synopsis

"The Iliad" is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer, thought to have been composed in the 8th century BCE. The poem primarily focuses on the Trojan War and is specifically centered around the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles, whose rage is one of the epic's main themes. "The Iliad" encompasses high drama, heroic feats, and deep philosophies about honor, fate, and the human condition. It is considered one of the cornerstones of Western literature and has been translated into numerous languages over the centuries.

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