02254cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500270014926400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000270036250000310038950800140042052012570043453400650169165300610175665300380181770000300185585600430188574231UtSlPG20260610134722.0mcr n260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aChurch, Alfred John,d1829-191214aThe story of the Iliad 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aEdited for school use.  aRelease date is 2024-08-12  aAl Haines  a"The Story of the Iliad" by Alfred John Church is a retelling of the ancient Greek epic poem, the Iliad, crafted for educational purposes during the early 20th century. This version focuses on the significant events of the Trojan War, highlighting the themes of heroism, honor, and the interplay of mortal and divine. The narrative centers around key figures such as Achilles, Hector, and Agamemnon, recounting their struggles during the protracted siege of Troy.  The opening portion introduces the context of the story, describing the origins of the conflict that led to the Trojan War, mainly triggered by Paris's abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus. It establishes the weight of pride, vengeance, and themes of honor as Greek kings rally their forces to save Helen. Church outlines the initial quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, which sets the stage for the ensuing battles. The text touches on divine involvement through the gods, who take sides in the conflict, as well as the intense emotions and heroic ideals that characterize these legendary figures. Overall, it paints a vivid picture of the epic's foundational moments while preparing the reader for the larger narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: The Macmillan Company, 1920  aAchilles (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature  aTrojan War -- Juvenile literature1 aHomer,d751? BCE-651? BCE40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74231