“Yet while my Hector still survives, I see My father, mother, brethren, all in thee.”
Quote by Homer
Work
The Iliad of Homer: Several Versions
This book presents multiple translations of The Iliad, an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The Iliad is one of the oldest surviving works of Western literature and is a foundational text in the study of Greek mythology and epic poetry. The collection includes different versions of the poem, offering readers a chance to explore the narrative and style of the epic through various linguistic interpretations. more
Author
Homer
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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