| The Iliad Contributor(s): Homer (Author), McCrorie, Edward (Translator), Cook, Erwin F. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 142140642X ISBN-13: 9781421406428 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Ancient & Classical - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Dewey: 883.01 |
| LCCN: 2012002235 |
| Lexile Measure: 1330 |
| Series: Johns Hopkins New Translations from Antiquity |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.70 lbs) 552 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 12787 Reading Level: 11.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 25.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sing of rage, Goddess, that bane of Akhilleus, Edward McCrorie's new translation of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War captures the falling rhythms of a doomed Troy. McCrorie presents the sundry epithets and resonant symbols of Homer's verse style and remains as close to the Greek's meaning as research allows. The work is an epic with a flexible contemporary feel to it, capturing the wide-ranging tempos of the original. It underscores the honor of soldiers and dwells upon the machinations of Moira, each man's and woman's portion in life. Noted Homeric scholar Erwin Cook contributes a substantial introduction and extensive notes written to guide both students and general readers through relevant elements of ancient Greek history and culture. This version of the Iliad is ideal for readings and performances. |