
The Iliad
Homer(Author)
Johns Hopkins University Press
Published on 26. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
552 pages
978-1-4214-0642-8 (ISBN)
Description
Sing of rage, Goddess, that bane of Akhilleus, Peleus' son, which caused untold pain for Akhaians, sent down throngs of powerful spirits to aides, war-chiefs rendered the prize of dogs and everysort of bird. 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.
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The energetic and rhythmic translation is quite faithful to the original. ChoiceMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 s/w Zeichnung
1 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4214-0642-8 (9781421406428)
DOI
10.56021/9781421406411
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Persons
Edward McCrorie is professor emeritus of English at Providence College. He is author of four collections of poems, including Gone Games, and has translated classics, including Homer's Odyssey, also published by Johns Hopkins. Erwin Cook is T. F. Murchison Professor of the Humanities at Trinity University, San Antonio.
Author
Introduction
Trinity University
Translation
Professor Emeritus of EnglishProvidence College
Content
Translator's Preface
Introduction, by Erwin Cook
THE ILIAD
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Book 9
Book 10
Book 11
Book 12
Book 13
Book 14
Book 15
Book 16
Book 17
Book 18
Book 19
Book 20
Book 21
Book 22
Book 23
Book 24
Notes
Books 1-12, by Hal Cardiv and Erwin Cook
Books 13-24, by Natalie Trevino and Erwin Cook
Names in the Iliad
Introduction, by Erwin Cook
THE ILIAD
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Book 9
Book 10
Book 11
Book 12
Book 13
Book 14
Book 15
Book 16
Book 17
Book 18
Book 19
Book 20
Book 21
Book 22
Book 23
Book 24
Notes
Books 1-12, by Hal Cardiv and Erwin Cook
Books 13-24, by Natalie Trevino and Erwin Cook
Names in the Iliad

