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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent translation
I really enjoy this translation. I think it's perfect for the classroom and is very easy to read. It's clear, and the language isn't so heightened that people are intimidated by it. This is a must for any college student.
Published on May 24, 2004 by Bethanie Frank
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Choose the Same Author's "Essential Homer"
This "Essential Iliad" contains about one third of the Iliad. There is a somewhat different abridgment of this same translation in "The Essential Homer," which contains about (I reckon) 44% of the Iliad. What does the extra 11% get you? A much better and more representative distillation of the Iliad, in my opinion. For example, the passages towards the end...
Published on October 6, 2006 by T. W.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Choose the Same Author's "Essential Homer",
By T. W. (Northeastern United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Essential Iliad (Paperback)
This "Essential Iliad" contains about one third of the Iliad. There is a somewhat different abridgment of this same translation in "The Essential Homer," which contains about (I reckon) 44% of the Iliad.
What does the extra 11% get you? A much better and more representative distillation of the Iliad, in my opinion. For example, the passages towards the end of the Iliad that show Achilles returned to the battle in all his fury over the death of Patroclus, spitting out famous bitter speeches about life and death, are in "Essential Homer" but not "Essential Iliad." So get the "Essential Homer" instead.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent translation,
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This review is from: The Essential Iliad (Paperback)
I really enjoy this translation. I think it's perfect for the classroom and is very easy to read. It's clear, and the language isn't so heightened that people are intimidated by it. This is a must for any college student.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Iliad by Homer,
By Judith Vander Wege (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews
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Usually, I have been satisfied with Amazon purchases, but I was disappointed in the Iliad. The text jumped from somewhere in book 18 to 21 (entirely skipping books 19 and 20 and then books 21-24 are repeated.
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great,
By bookmaster25 "Jenn" (Sioux Falls, SD) - See all my reviews
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This book was great. Thanks so much. The packaging was also great! Thank you thank you thank you ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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The Iliad,
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My son needed the book for his college Greek & Roman Lit class. Seemed like a good
price from a reputable dealer.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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item just as described,
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Item arrived ahead of scheduled date. It arrived in conditon just as described in sale ad. Very satisfied with purchase. Would buy again from seller.
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