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Can I read The Iliad (Robert Fagles tr) on EtoBox?

The Iliad (Robert Fagles tr) by Homer; Fagles, Robert; Knox, Bernard MacGregor Walker is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Iliad (Robert Fagles tr) about?

The great war epic of Western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, and featured in the Netflix series The OAA Penguin Classic Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homer’s poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliad’s mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls “an astonishing performance.” This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition also features French flaps and deckle-edged paper.For

Who reads The Iliad (Robert Fagles tr)?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Homer; Fagles, Robert; Knox, Bernard MacGregor Walker
Publisher
Penguin USA, Inc.
Published
2011
Language
EN
ISBN
9780140445923
Category
work of literary fiction
Subjects
Fiction, Literary Collections, Poetry
Rating
3.83 / 5 (337 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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