The Iliad
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"The Iliad" by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem composed around the late 8th or early 7th century BC. Set during the final weeks of the ten-year Trojan War, it follows the devastating anger of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, sparked by a bitter quarrel with King Agamemnon.
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Topics: Achilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry · Classical literature · Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English · Trojan War -- Poetry
