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"The Iliad," attributed to Homer, is one of the oldest and most important works of Greek literature. This edition presents the original text alongside a verse translation by W.C. Green, offering readers access to both the original Greek and a poetic rendition in English. The epic poem recounts a few weeks during the tenth year of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles and its devastating consequences for both the Achaeans and the Trojans. Through vivid descriptions of battle, divine intervention, and the complex relationships between heroes and gods, "The Iliad" explores themes of honor, fate, and the human condition. Its enduring influence on Western literature and culture makes it an essential work for scholars and anyone interested in the foundations of storytelling. 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.