The Iliad by Homer
Sing of rage, Goddess, that bane of Akhilleus, Peleus' son, which caused untold pain for Akhaians, sent down throngs of powerful spirits to aides, war-chiefs rendered the prize of dogs and everysort of bird. Edward McCrorie's new translation of Homer's classic epic of the "Trojan War" captures the falling rhythms of a doomed "Troy". McCrorie presents the sundry epithets and resonant symbols of Homer's verse style and remains as close to the Greek's meaning as research allows. The work is an epic with a flexible contemporary feel to it, capturing the wide-ranging tempos of the original. It underscores the honor of soldiers and dwells upon the machinations of "Moira", each man's and woman's portion in life. Noted Homeric scholar Erwin Cook contributes a substantial introduction and extensive notes written to guide both students and general readers through relevant elements of ancient Greek history and culture. This version of the "Iliad" is ideal for readings and performances.
The energetic and rhythmic translation is quite faithful to the originalChoice
Edward McCrorie is professor emeritus of English at Providence College. He is author of four collections of poems, including Gone Games, and has translated classics, including Homer's Odyssey, also published by Johns Hopkins. Erwin Cook is T. F. Murchison Professor of the Humanities at Trinity University, San Antonio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781421406428 |
| ISBN 10 | 142140642X |
| Title | The Iliad |
| Author | Homer |
| Series | Johns Hopkins New Translations From Antiquity |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2012-11-26 |
| Number of pages | 552 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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