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Series
Great books of the Western world volume 13
Publisher
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
4) The Iliad
Author
Language
English
Description
An epic tale of love and betrayal, war and hope The Iliad is the first of two legendary ancient poems attributed to the Greek bard Homer. Typically dated between the 8th and 7th centuries BC it is believed by many to be the earliest extant piece of European literature. The poem deals with the exploits of Agamemnon, Odysseus, Achilles, Ajax and their comrades in the final year of their siege of the city of Troy.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate. Set during the Trojan War.
Author
Publisher
Goosebottom Books
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the life of the fifth-century B.C.E Greek princess that grew up to be a queen and famous admiral mainly noted for her role as a Persian ally in the Battle of Salamis, in spite of living in a society that placed very little value in women.
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