iliad

A line-by-line commentary that explains the factual details, mythological allusions, and Homeric conventions for the general reader.

Examines the epic stories of Greek mythology, including Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," the legend of the Trojan Horse, and other related tales.

The author uses portions of the "Iliad" to reveal how the forms and processes of art memorialize the grief and loss of war, and uses the Vietnam Memorial and writings of Stephen Crane and other authors to illustrate his views.

A study of Homer's classic epic of the Trojan War and the struggle between Achilles and Hector that saves the Greeks and destroys the Trojans; contains dramatized portions, study questions, and discussions of Greek poetry.

Presents nine critical essays on aspects of Homer's "The Iliad" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

An illustrated retelling of the myth of Achilles, depicting the hero's life from his birth to his participation in the Trojan War, despite his mother's warning that it will cost him his life.