'War, the bringer of tears...' War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years the Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episode during the siege of Troy, sparked by a quarrel between the leader of the Greek army and its mightiest warrior, Achilles, is played out between mortals and gods, with devastating human consequences. It is a story of many truths, speaking of awesome emotions, the quest for fame and revenge, the plight of women, and the lighthearted laughter of the gods.
Above all, it confronts us with war in all its brutality - and with fleeting images of peace, which punctuate the poem as distant memories, startling comparisons, and doomed aspirations. The Iliad's extraordinary power testifies to the commitment of its many readers, who have turned to it in their own struggles to understand life and death. This elegant and compelling new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes that guide the reader in understanding the poem and the many different contexts in which it was performed and read.
| ISBN: | 9780197939949 |
| Publication date: | 17th December 2026 |
| Author: | Homer |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 512 pages |
| Series: | Oxford World's Classics |
| Genres: |
Poetry by individual poets Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: poetry and poets |
'War, the bringer of tears...' War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years the Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episode during the siege of Troy, sparked by a quarrel between the leader of the Greek army and its mightiest warrior, Achilles, is played out between mortals and gods, with devastating human consequences.
Iliad features in the following genres: Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets
Hardback, Ebook, Paperback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. Pre-order. 17th December 2026.
Iliad was written by Homer and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Iliad has 512 pages
Yes it is part of Oxford World's Classics series
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Pre-order. 17th December 2026.