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“Rage—Goddess, sing of the rage of Peleus' son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses,”
— Homer
Why It's Lindy
Recited, memorised, and revered for approximately 2,800 years. The question it poses — what is worth dying for? — has never stopped being urgent.
About This Volume
The epic poem of the Trojan War, focusing on Achilles' rage and the tragedy of heroic pride. One of the oldest and most influential works in Western literature.
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Why should I read The Iliad?
Recited, memorised, and revered for approximately 2,800 years. The question it poses — what is worth dying for? — has never stopped being urgent.
What is The Iliad about?
The epic poem of the Trojan War, focusing on Achilles' rage and the tragedy of heroic pride. One of the oldest and most influential works in Western literature.
