The Iliad
Όμηρος
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The Iliad
by Όμηρος
Published
2021
Publisher
Rakuten Kobo
Pages
694
ISBN-13
9781774530221
Description
<p>The <i>Iliad</i> is one of the oldest works of Western literature, dating back to classical antiquity. <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/homer">Homer’s</a> epic poem belongs in a collection called the Epic Cycle, which includes the <i><a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/homer/the-odyssey/william-cullen-bryant">Odyssey</a></i>. It was originally written in ancient Greek and utilized a dactylic hexameter rhyme scheme. Although this rhyme scheme sounds beautiful in its native language, in modern English it can sound awkward and, as Eric McMillan humorously describes it, resembles “pumpkins rolling on a barn floor.” William Cullen Bryant avoided this problem by converting his translation into blank verse.</p> <p>This epic poem begins with the Achaean army sacking the city of Chryse and capturing two maidens as prizes of war. One of the maidens, Chryseis, is given to Agamemnon, the leader of the Achaeans, and the other maiden, Briseis, was given to the army’s best warrior, Achilles. Chryseis’ father, the city’s priest, prays to the god Apollo and asks for a plague on the Achaean army. To stop this plague, Agamemnon returns Chryseis to her father, but then orders Achilles to give him Briseis as compensation. Achilles refuses.</p>
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Iliad?
This edition of The Iliad has approximately 694 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Iliad?
For most readers, The Iliad typically takes between 14h 28m and 9h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 173,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 24 days • Estimated word count: 173,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Iliad?
The estimated word count for The Iliad is approximately 173,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Iliad?
The Iliad was written by Όμηρος.
When was The Iliad published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.