The Iliad (Wordsworth Classics)
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The Iliad by Homer, translated by George Chapman The product of more than a decade's continuous work (1598-1611), Chapman's translation of Homer's great poem of war is a magnificent testimony to the power of The Iliad. In muscular, onward-rolling verse Chapman retells the story of Achilles, the great warrior, and his terrible wrath before the walls of besieged Troy, and the destruction it wreaks on both Greeks and Trojans. Chapman regarded the translation of this epic, and of Homer's Odyssey (also available in Wordsworth Editions) as his life's work, and dedicated himself to capturing the 'soul' of the poem. Swinburne praised the resulting translation for its 'romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur, its freshness, strength, and inexhaustible fire', qualities that reflect the grandeur, fire and brutality of the original poem. This new edition includes a critical introduction and extensive notes, rendering Chapman's extraordinary poetic masterpiece accessible to modern readers. Review: the standard - timeless classic in Elizabethan English. This is the definitive version of the iliad for the english speaking people. The language has been described as brutal and barbaric, but this is the nature of war. Any attempt to smooth out the language or make it more palatable to the modern reader would be dishonest. Chapman's translation is an honest translation in that it correctly portrays the nature of the subject. Review: Four Stars - always a classic.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 337 Reviews |
M**N
the standard
timeless classic in Elizabethan English. This is the definitive version of the iliad for the english speaking people. The language has been described as brutal and barbaric, but this is the nature of war. Any attempt to smooth out the language or make it more palatable to the modern reader would be dishonest. Chapman's translation is an honest translation in that it correctly portrays the nature of the subject.
M**N
Four Stars
always a classic.
D**S
Classic
Condition was perfect. Classic to read. Although hard to get through because of style writing. I had to reread some passages to make sure I understood what was happening.
A**N
Arrived as expected.
A**.
I respect Homer but all the ancient greek literatures seemed ...
I respect Homer but all the ancient greek literatures seemed so predictable. I only bought this book for my history class.
O**T
For purests
Translated too long ago. Was expecting prose. Re-ordered different, more readable Iliad.
M**O
Needed for school assignment
Helped my son with his comprehensive final essay comparing The Bean Trees to The Iliad and The Book Thief.
J**N
Can’t wait to read
I’m sure it is a great book I just don’t know if I ever got it. I have looked everywhere. Amazon is great so I know it must be in my house. I do want to read this book and will buy it again.
A**N
Very happy.
Wonderful.
T**A
Masterpiece
Masterpiece
P**N
A classic
I am so happy to have received this book along with 7 others today as I rebuilt my collection! Slainte! 💚🤍🧡
A**A
The whole Iliad in verse form but devoid of paraphrase
On the plus side this book contains all the cantos in verse form along with the introductory stanzas to each book and also contains annotations but there is no paraphrase or descriptions alongside the chapters.
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ILIADの英訳は古語ではとても読みにくいが、現代語の英訳なので楽しめる。
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