The Iliad wer. angielska

Immerse yourself in the timeless epic that has shaped Western literature for millennia. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this stunning clothbound edition of The Iliad features an introduction by classicist and broadcaster Natalie Haynes, gold foiled edges, and a ribbon marker, making it the perfect gift for any book lover.The story unfolds during the tenth year of the Trojan War, ignited when Paris, a Trojan prince, abducts Helen from her Greek husband Menelaos. Enraged, the Greeks sail to Troy, launching a lengthy siege. Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, becomes embroiled in a bitter dispute with his commander, Agamemnon, leading to catastrophic consequences for both sides.Translated into prose by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf, and Ernest Myers, The Iliad pulses with themes of war, rage, grief, and love, remaining as enthralling today as it was 2,700 years ago. Immerse yourself in this unabridged classic and discover why Homer's masterpiece continues to resonate across the ages.