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A review by caitlyn_baldwin
The Iliad by Homer
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“But human life does not come back again after it passes through the fence of teeth. No trade or raiding can recover it.”
A fierce epic detailing the grueling Trojan War. I am literally standing and applauding Emily Wilson after finishing. I think this translation offers enriching nuance to the story that’s been told throughout the centuries. The way the prose flows evokes a feeling that calls back to its history as an oral tradition. A beautiful work, truly.
A fierce epic detailing the grueling Trojan War. I am literally standing and applauding Emily Wilson after finishing. I think this translation offers enriching nuance to the story that’s been told throughout the centuries. The way the prose flows evokes a feeling that calls back to its history as an oral tradition. A beautiful work, truly.