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The Iliad

& The odyssey
2011
Contains two epics by Homer, including "The Iliad" which is a classic account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector and "The Odyssey" in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne.

The Iliad

2012
Homer's classical account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hektor.

Mythology of the Iliad and the Odyssey

Discusses the legendary heroes and mythical gods from the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey.".

The song of Achilles

Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned and hold dear.
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Achilles and the Trojan War

In graphic novel format, retells the Greek legend of Achilles and the Trojan War.

Achilles and the Trojan War

In graphic novel format, relates the Greek myth about Achilles and the Trojan War.

The Iliad

1998
The centuries-old epic about the wrath of Achilles is rendered into modern English verse by a renowned translator.

The Iliad

1987
Adapts Homer's epic poem on the tragic quarrel between the Greeks and the Trojans into English prose, with a critical plot summary and discussion on the story's background and themes.

Chapman's Homer

1998
Homer's epic of the Trojan War, which follows proud Greek soldier Achill?s from his angry dispute with his king, Agamemnon, to his battle with Troy's great hero, Hector.

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