Iliad

Homer laid the foundations of world literature, all its diverse genres. His «Iliad» and «Odyssey» — not only monuments of ancient culture but also a rich source of information about the world and human nature. The «Iliad» tells of one... of the pivotal moments in the history of Ancient Greece, the ten-year siege of Troy, a war begun in the name of love. Here, legends about gods and heroes, myths, and real events are closely intertwined.
The text of the world-famous poem, which stands at the origins of European literary tradition, is presented in the famous translation by N.I. Gnedich, who managed to convey «the simplicity, strength, and significant calmness» of Homer’s language.