The Iliad by Homer - New Translation by Emily Wilson

Experience the epic tale of the Trojan War like never before with Emily Wilson's groundbreaking translation of Homer's The Iliad. This edition brings the ancient poem to life with a contemporary idiom that combines intellectual authority with addictive readability, capturing the raw emotion and brutal reality of conflict.

Wilson's translation is lauded for its ability to make the characters feel palpably real and complicated. The language is unadorned yet resonant, plumbing the poem's profound pathos. This new rendering gallops at a pace befitting its battle scenes, roaring with the clamor of arms, the boasts of victors, and the anguished cries of dying men.

This complete Homer for our generation offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest literary landmarks of classical antiquity. It is a propulsive read, seducing with crystalline clarity, elegance, and emotional clout, making Homer's great war story resound with new life.

Key Features:

• A revelatory new translation of Homer's The Iliad by acclaimed translator Emily Wilson.
• Captures the excitement and horror of the Trojan War with a propulsive and expressive style.
• Features characters that are rendered as palpably real and complicated human beings.
• Unadorned but resonant language that plumbs the poem's profound pathos.
• Provides a complete Homer for the modern generation.

Specifications:

• Author: Homer
• Translator: Emily Wilson
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 720 pages
• Publisher: WW Norton & Co
• Publication Date: September 26, 2023
• Edition: 1st
• Dimensions: 16.51 x 4.32 x 24.38 cm
• Weight: 1.05 kg
• ISBN-10: 1324001801
• ISBN-13: 978-1324001805
• EAN: 9781324001805
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.09.2023

Discover the power and pathos of The Iliad through Emily Wilson's masterful translation, a must-have for lovers of classical literature and epic poetry.