The Iliad - Classic Illustrated Edition

The Iliad - Classic Illustrated Edition

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem. Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy (Ilium) by a coalition of Greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.<br /><br />* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the book is one of the great works of world literature and continues to be widely read.<br /><br />* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.