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title: "The Iliad"
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# The Iliad

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Buy The Iliad 1 by Homer, Emily Wilson (ISBN: 9781324076148) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: An excellent modern translation beautifully presented. - In the introduction Emily Wilson explains the reasoning behind her translation: “Many modern English translations of Homer use contorted, unnatural language that seems to me quite alien to the experience of the Greek. Many versions create a reading experience that mirrors how first-year language students labor valiantly through each word, but have only a foggy notion of what it all means.” Emily Wilson's Iliad is a translation for the modern reader making it accessible to everyone, especially those who would have loved to read Homer but as she points out been put off by the archaic language of previous versions. There are also extensive notes, a glossary and an introduction well worth reading. It is also beautifully presented with 'French flaps' and 'deckled edging' giving it an antiquarian look and feel. (It isn't as some reviews have presumed just badly cut pages.)
Review: Reading that flows… - Beautiful work, anyone interested in Homer’s masterpieces can now enjoy reading it!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,606 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Epics 3 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry 7 in War Poetry (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,154) |
| Dimensions  | 14.22 x 3.81 x 21.08 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1324076143 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1324076148 |
| Item weight  | 907 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 848 pages |
| Publication date  | 6 Aug. 2024 |
| Publisher  | WW Norton & Co |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent modern translation beautifully presented.
*by K***Z on 16 August 2024*

In the introduction Emily Wilson explains the reasoning behind her translation: “Many modern English translations of Homer use contorted, unnatural language that seems to me quite alien to the experience of the Greek. Many versions create a reading experience that mirrors how first-year language students labor valiantly through each word, but have only a foggy notion of what it all means.” Emily Wilson's Iliad is a translation for the modern reader making it accessible to everyone, especially those who would have loved to read Homer but as she points out been put off by the archaic language of previous versions. There are also extensive notes, a glossary and an introduction well worth reading. It is also beautifully presented with 'French flaps' and 'deckled edging' giving it an antiquarian look and feel. (It isn't as some reviews have presumed just badly cut pages.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reading that flows…
*by S***U on 25 October 2025*

Beautiful work, anyone interested in Homer’s masterpieces can now enjoy reading it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful translation
*by R***R on 28 January 2025*

The Iliad is one of those books I’ve always felt I ought to read and have always intended to read, but ultimately found the thought too intimidating. Would it be a slog? Would it bore me? Would I just not get it? Fortunately, I stumbled upon this new translation, decided I’d give it a try… And thoroughly enjoyed it! Not only is the translation itself wonderful to read, but the introduction and end notes are an invaluable resource, giving all the context required for a new reader to appreciate both the text itself and the choices made during translation. I’m now interested to read other translations and see how they differ, but I have a feeling this is the one I will be coming back to time and time again.

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