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Homer's Iliad is the famous epic poem set among the tales of Troy. Its subject is the anger of the hero Achilles and its consequences for the warring Greeks and Trojans. Unlike other books on the Iliad, this one combines the detailed expertise of a historian with the sensitivity of a teacher of it as poetry. Lane Fox goes on to consider hallmarks of the poem, its values, implicit and explicit, its characters, its women, its gods and even its horses. He argues repeatedly for its beautiful observation and addresses its parallel use of what is, to us, the natural world.

Explore the epic world of ancient warfare and divine intervention with themes of heroism, honor, and the devastating impact of conflict. This collection delves into the complexities of human nature amidst the chaos of war, where pride and fate intertwine in legendary battles. Each week, our podcast brings you a different full-length audiobook, offering a diverse range of perspectives, time periods, and storytelling styles. This is not a continuous story but a series of standalone narratives that provide insight, provoke thought, and transport you to different eras and cultures. New books are ...