The Iliad
Product ID: 1274550
🎬Featured in Netflix’s The OA
🏆Award-winning translation
📜9th century B.C. epic
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📚 Own the legend that shaped storytelling forever.
- TOP RANKED BESTSELLER - Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.7 stars, dominating Mythology and Epic Poetry charts.
- AWARD WINNING TRANSLATION - Robert Fagles’ acclaimed version blends poetic rhythm with modern clarity for immersive reading.
- TIMELESS EPIC MASTERPIECE - Dive into the foundational saga of Western literature, capturing raw heroism and tragedy.
- CULTURAL ICON IN POP MEDIA - Experience the Iliad as seen in Netflix’s The OA, connecting classic literature with today’s storytelling.
- PREMIUM COLLECTORS EDITION - Deluxe Penguin Classics with French flaps and deckle-edged paper for a tactile, elegant reading experience.
The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles, is a definitive Penguin Classics Deluxe edition of Homer’s 9th century B.C. epic poem. Celebrated for its vivid portrayal of the Trojan War’s heroism and tragedy, this edition features award-winning contemporary language, scholarly introduction, and premium design elements. It’s a top-ranked bestseller with a 4.7-star rating, bridging ancient myth with modern cultural relevance, including a nod in Netflix’s The OA.
Specifications
| ASIN | 0140275363 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #986 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Mythology (Books) #3 in European Poetry (Books) #6 in Ancient & Classical Poetry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,751) |
| Dimensions | 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.9 inches |
| Edition | Reissue |
| ISBN-10 | 9780140275360 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0140275360 |
| Item Weight | 1.73 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 704 pages |
| Publication date | January 1, 1998 |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
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