Translated by W.H.D. Rouse.
[This is] the world's greatest war novel…. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, and the heroism and treachery of the combatants have been unmatched in song and story…. -Back cover.
Focusing on the closing days of the Trojan War, this novel incorporates the same epic cast of gods and warriors from The Odyssey. From the kidnapping of Helen from her Greek home to the death of Achilles's companion, the battle rages between two warring nations and the gods who protect both sides. Thrilling in content, but literate and subtle in its meaning, "The Iliad" remains a classic among classics. — BetterWorldBooks