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The Iliad: A New Translation By Caroline Alexander
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With Her Virtuoso Translation, Classicist And Bestselling Author Caroline Alexander Brings To Life Homers Timeless Epic Of The Trojan Warcomposed Around 730 B.C., Homers Iliad Recounts The Events Of A Few Momentous Weeks In The Protracted Tenyear War Between The Invading Achaeans, Or Greeks, And The Trojans In Their Besieged City Of Ilion. From The Explosive Confrontation Between Achilles, The Greatest Warrior At Troy, And Agamemnon, The Inept Leader Of The Greeks, Through To Its Tragic Conclusion, The Iliad Explores The Abiding, Blighting Facts Of War.Soldier And Civilian, Victor And Vanquished, Hero And Coward, Men, Women, Young, Oldthe Iliad Evokes In Poignant, Searing Detail The Fate Of Every Life Ravaged By The Trojan War. And, As Told By Homer, This Ancient Tale Of A Particular Bronze Age Conflict Becomes A Sublime And Sweeping Evocation Of The Destruction Of War Throughout The Ages.Carved Close To The Original Greek, Acclaimed Classicist Caroline Alexanders New Translation Is Swift And Lean, With The Driving Cadence Of Its Sourcea Translation Epic In Scale And Yet Devastating In Its Precision And Power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Iliad? A: The main theme of The Iliad is the exploration of the human experience during war, focusing on the conflict between the Achaeans and Trojans and the impact of war on soldiers and civilians alike.
- Q: Who is the translator of this edition of The Iliad? A: This edition of The Iliad is translated by Caroline Alexander, a renowned classicist and bestselling author.
- Q: How many pages are in The Iliad: A New Translation? A: The Iliad: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander contains 608 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Iliad: A New Translation published? A: The Iliad: A New Translation was published on September 13, 2016.
- Q: Is this edition of The Iliad suitable for students? A: Yes, this edition is suitable for students as it provides a fresh translation that captures the original text's cadence and meaning.
- Q: What makes this translation of The Iliad unique? A: Caroline Alexander's translation is unique due to its close adherence to the original Greek text, offering a swift and lean narrative that preserves the epic's precision and emotional power.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The Iliad: A New Translation is available in new condition.
- Q: Can this book be used for literary analysis? A: Yes, this book can be used for literary analysis as it provides rich insights into themes, characters, and the historical context of the Trojan War.
- Q: What age group is The Iliad appropriate for? A: The Iliad is generally appropriate for readers aged 12 and up, but it can be appreciated by anyone interested in classic literature and epic poetry.