The Story of the Iliad

von Alfred J. Church

356 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Story of The Iliad by Alfred J. Church is a comprehensive retelling of the epic Greek poem, The Iliad, which recounts the Trojan War. Church's version of the story is written in an accessible and engaging style that makes it easy for readers of all ages to understand and appreciate the tale. The book begins with a brief introduction to the world of ancient Greece and the historical context of the Trojan War. It then follows the main characters of the story, including Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, and Priam, as they engage in battles, alliances, and betrayals. Church's retelling of the story captures the drama, tragedy, and heroism of the original poem, while also providing additional insights and commentary on the characters and events. The book is a great introduction to the world of Greek mythology and a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik Lyrik und Dichter
• ISBN: 9781419154669
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.03.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC