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“And they die an equal death — the idler and the man of mighty deeds.”

Quote by Homer

Book:The Iliad of Homer

Work

The Iliad of Homer

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, detailing the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. more

Author

Homer, according to limited information, was an ancient Greek poet, credited with authorship of the epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'. His biography is not well-documented, with the exact dates of his birth and death unknown. His works have had a profound impact on Western literature. more

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