The Iliad Of Homer

The Iliad of Homer, translated by Alexander Pope, is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War. The poem is set in ancient Greece and centers around the conflict between the Greeks and Trojans, which began when Paris, a Trojan prince, abducted Helen, the wife of Menelaus, the king of Sparta. The poem follows the exploits of Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greek army, as he battles with the Trojans and seeks revenge for the death of his friend Patroclus. Along the way, the poem explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of war. Pope's translation of The Iliad is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, making it a timeless classic of literature.Even Ajax and Achilles heard the sound, Whose ships, remote, the guarded navy bound, Thence the black fury through the Grecian throng With horror sounds the loud Orthian song: The navy shakes, and at the dire alarms Each bosom boils, each warrior starts to arms. No more they sigh, inglorious to return, But breathe revenge, and for the combat burn.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.