The Iliad
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Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · Est. 11 hour read

The Iliad

Written by Homer · Translated by Robert Fagles

A powerful warrior withdraws from battle after a dispute with his commander, and the fate of armies and gods hangs on his anger.

704 pages· 118,622 words· Est. 11 hour read· 1330L· AR 11.3 · 25 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War, in Robert Fagles's verse translation, with an introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. In the war's tenth year, the Greek hero Achilles quarrels with his commander Agamemnon and refuses to fight. As the Trojans led by Hector drive the Greeks back to their ships and the gods take sides, Achilles' rage brings grief to both camps.

From the publisher

A new modern translation of "The Iliad" that is fast-moving, direct, emphasizes the action of the story, and is especially helpful for those first encountering this classic work.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
704
Words
118,622
Reading age
18–99+
Audience
Adult
Lexile
1330L
AR book level
11.3
AR points
25
AR quiz
12787
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Z+
AR interest level
UG
Publication
Published
July 1, 1991
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140445923
LCCN
89070695
OCLC
213745978

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