The War That Killed Achilles
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Book Overview
A groundbreaking reading of the Iliad that restores Homer's vision of the tragedy of war, by the bestselling author of The Bounty. Few warriors, in life or literature, have challenged their commanding officer and the rationale of the war they fought as fiercely as did Homer's hero Achilles. Today, the Iliad is celebrated as one of the greatest works in literature, the epic of all epics; many have forgotten that the subject of this ancient poem was...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0670021121
ISBN13:9780670021123
Release Date:October 2009
Publisher:Viking
Length:296 Pages
Weight:1.23 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
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A deeper look into the Trojan War
Published by C.L. Phillips , 4 years ago
In studying the topic of mythology for one of my recent college courses, I picked up this book along with Homer's "The Iliad" for class. What a great companion to have together for a better understanding of the events that took place, and it goes way beyond what the various interpretations of the poetry had to offer. I can't wait to read more of this author's in depth and historical research.
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