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69 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781468308082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication date: 24 September 2014
Description
From Robert Fagles's acclaimed translation, An Iliad telescopes Homer's Trojan War epic into a gripping monologue that captures both the heroism and horror of war. Crafted around the stories of Achilles and Hector, in language that is by turns poe...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
tense 55%
challenging 44%
adventurous 33%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Murder, Violence
69 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781468308082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication date: 24 September 2014
Description
From Robert Fagles's acclaimed translation, An Iliad telescopes Homer's Trojan War epic into a gripping monologue that captures both the heroism and horror of war. Crafted around the stories of Achilles and Hector, in language that is by turns poe...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
tense 55%
challenging 44%
adventurous 33%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Murder, Violence