Alexander Pope, Gilbert Wakefield

The Iliad Of Homer

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Iliad" is one of the oldest and most important works of Western literature. Attributed to Homer, this epic poem recounts a period of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles. This edition presents Alexander Pope's celebrated translation, known for its poetic style and enduring readability, alongside the scholarly insights of Gilbert Wakefield. Wakefield's contributions enhance the reader's understanding of the historical and cultural context of the epic. The poem explores themes of honor, courage, fate, and the devastating consequences of war, offering a profound look into the values and beliefs of ancient Greek society. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of battles, the interactions between gods and mortals, and the complex relationships between heroes. "The Iliad" remains a cornerstone of classical education and a testament to the power of storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 708g
• ISBN-13: 9781024794458
• ISBN-10: 1024794458
• Artikelnr.: 75103279

Autorenporträt

One of the most well-known English writers of the early 18th century, Alexander Pope (21 May 1688-30 May 1744) was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era. Pope, a proponent of Augustan literature, translated Homer and is most known for his satirical and discursive poetry, such as The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism. He is also noted for his work in the Augustan movement. Pope is the second most quoted author in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations after Shakespeare, and several of his verses have become part of everyday speech. On May 21, 1688, during the Glorious Revolution's year, Alexander Pope was born in London. In London's Strand, his father Alexander Pope, who lived from 1646 to 1717, owned a prosperous linen business. His mother, Edith (1643-1733), was a York-born descendant of William Turner, Esquire. They were both Catholics. Samuel Cooper, a well-known miniature painter, was married to his mother's sister. A philosophical poem in heroic couplets called An Essay on Man was written between 1732 and 1734. The Pope intended it to serve as the focal point of a system of ethics that would be presented in poetic form.