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Embark on a journey to ancient Greece with the opening books of Homer's "Iliad." This timeless epic poem plunges into the heart of the Trojan War, exploring themes of honor, courage, and the wrath of gods and men. Experience the vivid imagery and powerful storytelling that have captivated readers for centuries. Books I-III set the stage for the epic conflict, introducing key characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and Hector. Witness the escalating tensions and divine intervention that fuel the ten-year siege of Troy. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with one of the cornerstones of Western literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.