{"product_id":"the-iliad-9781161466676","title":"The Iliad","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Edward the Earl of Derby\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Iliad is an epic poem written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, and translated into English by Edward Stanley, the Earl of Derby. The poem tells the story of the Trojan War, a legendary conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, and the heroic deeds of the warriors on both sides. The central character of the poem is Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greeks, who is driven by his desire for glory and revenge. The Iliad is a masterpiece of ancient literature, and is considered one of the greatest works of Western civilization. It is a timeless tale of love, honor, and war, and has inspired countless artists and writers throughout history. The Earl of Derby's translation is renowned for its accuracy and readability, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics.Of Peleus' son, Achilles, sing, O Muse, The vengeance, deep and deadly; whence to Greece Unnumbered ills arose; which many a soul Of mighty warriors to the viewless shades Untimely sent; they on the battle plain Unburied lay, a prey to rav'ning dogs, And carrion birds; but so had Jove decreed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47606793109655,"sku":"9781161466676","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781161466676.webp?v=1775042754","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-iliad-9781161466676","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}