The Iliad by Homer, Translated by Robert Fagles

The Iliad by Homer, Translated by Robert Fagles

"The Iliad"—composed by the blind bard Homer in the 8th century BCE and masterfully translated by Robert Fagles in 1990—is the foundational bedrock of Western literature. It is not just an ancient story about war; it is a profound, epic exploration of human mortality, pride, and the tragic cost of violence.

While there are many translations of this nearly 3,000-year-old poem, Robert Fagles’ version stands as a modern triumph. Abandoning rigid, archaic English meters, Fagles utilizes a muscular, cinematic free verse that captures both the sweeping grandeur of the battlefield and the raw, conversational intimacy of human grief. He brings Homer’s dactylic hexameter into a driving, contemporary rhythm that breathes hot, immediate life into an ancient bronze world.

Language: English.

Genre: Historical Fiction.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).