The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

414 pages first pub -750 (editions)

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A cornerstone of Western literature, Homer's Iliad is the epic tale of the siege of Troy. After nine years, the Greeks are still fighting to reclaim the beautiful Helen and it is hardly the time for their supreme warrior, Achilles, to drop out of...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 37%
dark 32%
sad 27%
reflective 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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