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The greatest warrior of all time. The deadliest war in legend. A rage that will bring an empire to its knees.
For ten long years, the armies of Achaea have besieged the impregnable walls of Troy. Now, in the final year of the war, the Achaean forces are on the brink of collapse—not from the enemy, but from within. When King Agamemnon insults and dishonors the godlike Achilles, the greatest warrior alive, Achilles withdraws from the battle in a fury, vowing to watch his comrades suffer for the pride of their king.
As the Trojans, led by the noble and powerful Hector, drive the Achaeans back to their ships, the fate of a thousand heroes hangs in the balance. Only a tragedy of unimaginable proportions can bring Achilles back to the fight, transforming his bitter pride into a grief-maddened wrath that will shake the very foundations of the mortal and immortal worlds.
A Classic Epic, Reimagined for a Modern AudienceThis is not a dense poetic translation, but a gripping narrative retelling of Homer's timeless masterpiece. Crafted in clear, modern prose, this version of the Iliad brings the foundational story of Western literature to life with the pace and psychological depth of a contemporary novel. The complex motivations of its heroes, the brutal reality of its battles, and the profound tragedy of its conclusion are presented in a way that is both faithful to the original and immediately accessible to any reader.
In this edition, you will experience:
A Complete Narrative: Follow the entire epic arc, from the quarrel in the Achaean camp to the final, fateful duel between Achilles and Hector, and the moving funeral that concludes the tale.
A Focus on Character: Delve into the minds of legendary figures: the proud Agamemnon, the cunning Odysseus, the doomed Hector, and the grief-stricken Achilles, whose rage is both his curse and his glory.
Timeless Themes: Explore the enduring questions of fate, honor, the will of the gods, and the devastating, human cost of war.
Perfect for both first-time readers intimidated by the original poem and longtime lovers of the epic seeking a fresh perspective.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The greatest warrior of all time. The deadliest war in legend. A rage that will bring an empire to its knees.For ten long years, the armies of Achaea have besieged the impregnable walls of Troy. Now, in the final year of the war, the Achaean forces are on the brink of collapse-not from the enemy, but from within. When King Agamemnon insults and dishonors the godlike Achilles, the greatest warrior alive, Achilles withdraws from the battle in a fury, vowing to watch his comrades suffer for the pride of their king.As the Trojans, led by the noble and powerful Hector, drive the Achaeans back to their ships, the fate of a thousand heroes hangs in the balance. Only a tragedy of unimaginable proportions can bring Achilles back to the fight, transforming his bitter pride into a grief-maddened wrath that will shake the very foundations of the mortal and immortal worlds.A Classic Epic, Reimagined for a Modern AudienceThis is not a dense poetic translation, but a gripping narrative retelling of Homer's timeless masterpiece. Crafted in clear, modern prose, this version of the Iliad brings the foundational story of Western literature to life with the pace and psychological depth of a contemporary novel. The complex motivations of its heroes, the brutal reality of its battles, and the profound tragedy of its conclusion are presented in a way that is both faithful to the original and immediately accessible to any reader.In this edition, you will experience: A Complete Narrative: Follow the entire epic arc, from the quarrel in the Achaean camp to the final, fateful duel between Achilles and Hector, and the moving funeral that concludes the tale.A Focus on Character: Delve into the minds of legendary figures: the proud Agamemnon, the cunning Odysseus, the doomed Hector, and the grief-stricken Achilles, whose rage is both his curse and his glory.Timeless Themes: Explore the enduring questions of fate, honor, the will of the gods, and the devastating, human cost of war.Perfect for both first-time readers intimidated by the original poem and longtime lovers of the epic seeking a fresh perspective. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798262449439
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