The Iliad of Homer: Books 16-24 is a classic literary work that was originally written by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This book is a part of the larger epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. Books 16-24 of The Iliad focus on the final stages of the war and the ultimate downfall of the Trojan city of Troy. The story is centered around the Greek hero, Achilles, who has been angered by the Trojan prince, Hector, and seeks revenge. The book includes several epic battles between the Greeks and Trojans, ...
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The Iliad of Homer: Books 16-24 is a classic literary work that was originally written by the ancient Greek poet, Homer. This book is a part of the larger epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. Books 16-24 of The Iliad focus on the final stages of the war and the ultimate downfall of the Trojan city of Troy. The story is centered around the Greek hero, Achilles, who has been angered by the Trojan prince, Hector, and seeks revenge. The book includes several epic battles between the Greeks and Trojans, featuring heroic feats and tragic deaths. The gods also play a significant role in the story, intervening in the war and influencing the outcome.The Iliad of Homer: Books 16-24 is a translation of the original Greek text, and was first published in 1886. The book is highly regarded for its literary value, as well as its historical and cultural significance. It has influenced countless works of literature and art throughout the centuries, and remains a beloved classic to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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