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100 1 _aHavell, H. L.
_q(Herbert Lord),
_d-1913
245 1 0 _aStories from the Iliad
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-10-22
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Stories from the Iliad" by H. L. Havell is a retelling of Homer's epic poem set in the backdrop of the Trojan War, written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the central theme of the wrath of Achilles and highlights the consequences of pride and honor among both the Greek and Trojan warriors. The book encapsulates the clash of human emotions and divine interventions, featuring notable characters like Achilles, Agamemnon, and Hector. At the start of the story, we witness the assembly of Greek leaders at their camp by the shores of Troy, where they discuss the pestilence sent by Apollo as a punishment for Agamemnon's arrogance. The priest Chryses begs for his daughter Chryseis' return, but Agamemnon's refusal leads to conflict with Achilles, culminating in Achilles withdrawing from battle. This opening sets the stage for the exploration of Achilles' rage, the ensuing downfall of the Greeks, and the fatalistic influence of the gods, establishing a compelling foundation for the epic's themes of honor, revenge, and the fate of warriors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek -- Adaptations
653 _aTales -- Greece
653 _aAchilles (Mythological character) -- Fiction
653 _aTrojan War -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43993
999 _c84832
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