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The Boy's Iliad

by Walter Copland Perry
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025312446
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 444
  • Original Price: GBP 29.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 794 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Classics

"The Boy's Iliad" is a compelling retelling of Homer's epic masterpiece, specifically crafted to bring the wonders of Greek mythology to a younger audience. Walter Copland Perry breathes new life into the legendary Siege of Troy, capturing the grandeur, heroism, and tragedy of the ancient world in accessible yet evocative prose. The narrative follows the wrath of Achilles, the tactical brilliance of Odysseus, and the noble struggle of Hector, providing a clear and engaging gateway into the foundations of Western literature.

The work explores the origins of the conflict-from the judgment of Paris to the abduction of Helen-before diving into the pivotal events of the tenth year of the war. Readers are introduced to the pantheon of Greek gods who interfere in mortal affairs, adding a layer of mythological wonder to the battlefield heroics. Perry's adaptation focuses on the core themes of honor, friendship, and the consequences of pride, making the complex tapestry of the "Iliad" understandable without sacrificing its poetic soul. This volume serves as an ideal introduction for students and young enthusiasts of history and mythology, preserving the timeless power of the original Greek epic while ensuring its themes resonate with a modern audience.

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 may 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.

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