" Rage—Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses… " The Iliad by Homer is an epic tale of war, honor, and wrath. Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, this legendary poem follows the Greek hero Achilles as he clashes with Agamemnon, king of the Achaeans, in a battle of pride and power. As the gods meddle in human affairs, fate weaves its tragic course, leading to the downfall of heroes and the destruction of Troy. Filled with breathtaking combat, divine intervention, and the agony of loss, The Iliad remains one of the greatest works of literature ever written. Sneak Peek: And now, at last, Achilles rose, godlike in his fury. "You insatiable king, drunk on power! You hoard the spoils of war yet do nothing to win them yourself. I swore an oath to fight for Greece, but not to serve you like a slave! Take her, then—Briseis, the prize you steal from me—but know this: without me, your men will fall. And when Hector slaughters them, you will beg for my help, and I will not come!" With those words, Achilles hurled his bronze-studded scepter to the ground, and silence fell over the assembly. The gods watched from Olympus, knowing that the course of history had shifted. And in the depths of his wrath, Achilles’ fate was sealed. Title Details Original Scripture Large, easy-to-read print throughout 7 x 10 Inches Matte Cover White Paper