Iliad

Homer laid the foundations of world literature, all its diversity of genres. His "Iliad" and "Odyssey" are not only monuments of ancient culture but also a rich source of information about the world and human nature. The "Iliad" narrates one... of the turning points in the history of Ancient Greece, the ten-year siege of Troy, a war waged in the name of love. Here, myths about gods and heroes, myths and true events are closely intertwined.
The text of the world-famous poem, which stands at the origins of the European literary tradition, is presented in the famous translation by N.I. Gnedich, who managed to convey the "simplicity, power, and significant tranquility" of Homer's language.