The Iliad

This poem recounts the story of the Trojan wars, conveying the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction. In his introducti... » 

This poem recounts the story of the Trojan wars, conveying the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction. In his introduction, Knox observes that although the violence is relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a yearning for peace. «