The rage sing, O goddess, of Achilles, the son of Peleus, the destructive anger that brought ten-thousand pains to the Achaeans and sent many brave souls of fighting men to the house of Hades and made their bodies a feast for dogs and all kinds of birds. For such was the will of Zeus. Thus begins one of the oldest and most important works in Western literature. First recorded in the eighth century BC, Homer's Iliad has captivated readers ever since,...

The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey:...

The New York Times best-selling author of Rocket Boys reimagines the story of his parents, who struggle to care for, and then return home a pet alligator given to them by his mother's former paramour, dancer Buddy Ebsen.

Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of the war between Greece and the city of Troy, focusing on Achilles' quarrel with Agamemnon.

Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by Homer: The Iliad, The Odyssey, Odysseus, Homer and Classical Philology, The Homeric Hymns, Hesiod, The Hymns, and Homerica.

These two timeless epics by the ancient Greek poet-each translated by a world-renowned author-have captured the Western imagination for millennia. The Iliad: Alexander Pope "works miracles" in this beautiful verse translation of Homer's epic poem set near the end of the Trojan War. It centers on a quarrel between the invading Greek king Agamemnon and his greatest asset in battle, the warrior Achilles. From this conflict, Homer weaves a tale of warring...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and as the Greeks and Trojans march into battle, the resilience and humanity of all will be tested. In his epic story of divine ego, human frailty, and the ravages...

Obras completas de Homero ÍNDICE: [Biografía Homero] [Biografía de Luis Segalá] [LA ILÍADA] [ODISEA] [HIMNOS] [EPIGRAMAS] I: A LOS NEOTIQUENSES II: ESTANDO PARA REGRESAR A CIME III: A MIDAS IV: A LOS CIMEOS V: AL TESTÓRIDA VI: A POSIDÓΝ VII: A LA CIUDAD DE ERITREA VIII: A LOS MARINEROS IX: A LOS MISMOS X: A UN PINO XI: A GLAUCO, EL CABRERO XII: A UNA SACERDOTISA DE SAMOS A LA CASA DE LOS COFRATRICIOS XIV: EL HORNO O EL VASO DE ARCILLA XV:...

This collection includes both of the greatest Greek stories ever told and numbers amongst the most important works of Western literature. "The Illiad" is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history. "The Odyssey" follows the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca and his voyage back home following the cessation of the Trojan War. Translated into...