The Illiad
The Illiad is a war epic set during the final year of the siege of Troy. Following the story of Hektor (fighting for the Trojans), with story threads of Achilles and Odysseus.
This story is the 3BC equivalent of an action movie. There is loads of hacking and slashing and kicking arse. If you like that kind of thing you may like this book.
The translation was easy to read and not pompous.
Title: The Illiad
Author: Homer. Edited by: Lattimore
ISBN: 9780226469409
Rating: 3/5
The Odyssey
Unlucky Odysseus is stuck away from home for ten long years after the end of the Trojan war. Meanwhile numerous ill-mannered, brutish suitors pursue Odysseus' wife, while Odysseus' nearly adult son is powerless to act. Finally Odysseus returns to kick some arse.
This is a story of Odysseus' cunning, wisdom and strength. His courage when even the gods seem against him.
The translation was clear, easy to read and not pompous.
Title: The Odyssey
Author: Homer. Edited by: Rieu
ISBN: 9780140449112
Rating: 4/5
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