The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer with Robert Fagles (Translator)

699 pages first pub -750 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging slow-paced
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The great war epic of Western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist Robert FaglesA Penguin ClassicDating to the ninth century B.C., Homer's timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestlin...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 36%
dark 31%
sad 26%
reflective 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.77

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