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The Iliad: A New Translation by Peter Green, (Paperback)
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Renowned scholar and acclaimed translator Peter Green captures the Iliad in all its surging thunder for a new generation of readers.
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What Stands Out
Modern Language
Peter Green's translation uses contemporary language, making the epic tale accessible to modern readers while preserving the original's dramatic intensity and poetic essence.
Scholarly Approach
Green's extensive background in classical studies enriches the translation with critical insights, enhancing the reader's understanding of historical context and character motivations in 'The Iliad'.
Cultural Significance
This edition emphasizes the enduring impact of 'The Iliad' on Western literature and culture, appealing to both casual readers and scholars interested in the epic's interpretation and legacy.
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- One of the oldest extant works of Western literature, the Iliad is a timeless epic poem of great warriors trapped between their own heroic pride and the arbitrary, often vicious decisions of fate and the gods. Renowned scholar and acclaimed translator Peter Green captures the Iliad in all its surging thunder for a new generation of readers. Featuring an enticingly personal introduction, a detailed synopsis of each book, a wide-ranging glossary, and explanatory notes for the few puzzling in-text items, the book also includes a select bibliography for those who want to learn more about Homer and the Greek epic. This landmark translation--specifically designed, like the oral original, to be read aloud--will soon be required reading for every student of Greek antiquity, and the great traditions of history and literature to which it gave birth.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | February, 2019 |
| Pages | 608 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Epic |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Peter Green |
| Language | English |
| Educational level | College |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Achilles |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 8.8 in (22.4 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.8 lb (820 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Poetry |
Who Should Buy?
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Literature Enthusiasts
Ideal for those who enjoy classic literature and appreciate new interpretations of famous texts.
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Students of Classics
Great for students studying ancient Greek literature, history, or philosophy, providing accessibility and clarity.
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History Buffs
Perfect for readers interested in historical narratives and epic tales of wars and heroism in ancient cultures.
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Casual Readers
May not suit those looking for light reading or quick entertainment due to its complex narrative style.
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Who is the author of 'The Iliad'?
Answer: The author of 'The Iliad' is Homer. -
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What does the book include?
Answer: The book includes an enticingly personal introduction, a detailed synopsis of each book, a wide-ranging glossary, and explanatory notes for the few puzzling in-text items. -
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Is this book recommended for students of Greek antiquity?
Answer: Yes, this book is recommended reading for every student of Greek antiquity and the great traditions of history and literature.
Homer All Books Editorial Review
The Iliad, translated by Peter Green, is a highly regarded ancient epic poem that recounts just a few weeks during the Trojan War. The book presents readers with challenges of understanding the culture, form, vocabulary, and translation of the original, Considering that all are flawed. The Richmond Lattimore camp is preferred by some readers because of his masterful translation that is faithful to the original text, taking into account almost every word, retaining its basic shape and structure but offering a beautiful and fluid reading experience. The review remarks that concentrating too much on the translation can detract from Homer's poetry, which incorporates the form, culture, and vocabulary of the original. As a result, some who prefer more "palatable translations" have missed the point of what makes The Iliad meaningful. The reviewer mentions several unforgettable scenes in this work, like the humorous scene where Aphrodite is wounded and driven from the field and the moving scene between Hector and his wife and child. However, the book is also jingoistic and pro-war, and somewhat petty, which struck the reviewer as Homer wrote of both sides. Ultimately, The Iliad is a quintessential expression of the heroic ethos in Western culture and a must-read book that all readers should try to understand when seeking to deConstruct the canon.
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Pros
- The Iliad is a quintessential expression of the heroic ethos in Western culture
- Together with The Odyssey, the two works are Considered among the oldest surviving works of Western literature, dating to probably the eighth century BCE, and are certainly among the most influential.
- The book presents readers with challenges of understanding the culture, form, vocabulary, and translation of the original, Considering that all are flawed.
- The Richmond Lattimore camp is preferred by some readers because his masterful translation is faithful to the original text, taking into account almost every word, retaining its basic shape and structure but offering a beautiful and fluid reading experience.
- The book contains unforgettable scenes, like the humorous scene where Aphrodite is wounded and driven from the field and the moving scene between Hector and his wife and child.
- The reviewer appreciated the compassion with which Homer wrote of both sides of the war.
Cons
- The book is jingoistic and pro-war, which may not sit well with some readers.
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- One of the oldest extant works of Western literature
- Timeless epic poem of great warriors trapped between their own heroic pride and the arbitrary, often vicious decisions of fate and the gods
- Featuring an enticingly personal introduction, a detailed synopsis of each book, a wide-ranging glossary, and explanatory notes for the few puzzling in-text items
- Landmark translation specifically designed, like the oral original, to be read aloud
- Required reading for every student of Greek antiquity and the great traditions of history and literature
- Author: Homer, Published: 02/23/2019, Pages: 608, Binding Type: Paperback, Weight: 1.80lbs, Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 1.60d, ISBN: 9780520281431
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