The Iliad

Emily Wilson's translation of The Iliad is praised as a revelation and a cultural landmark that will forever change how Homer is read in English. Her unadorned but resonant language plumbs the poem's profound pathos and reveals its characters as palpably real, even complicated, human beings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 848 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey made its debut in 2017, it garnered widespread acclaim from critics as a groundbreaking achievement that seamlessly blends intellectual rigor with captivating readability. The translation, hailed as a revelation and a cultural landmark, has forever altered the way Homer's epic works are interpreted in English. Now, in a remarkable turn of events, Wilson has unveiled an equally revelatory translation of the first great Homeric epic, The Iliad.

In Wilson's masterful rendition, this captivating and often harrowing work takes on a newfound urgency, propelled by the thunderous clash of arms, the triumphant exclamations of victors, and the poignant laments of dying soldiers. Wilson's unadorned yet poignant language delves deep into the poem's profound emotional resonance, unveiling the characters as fully realized, complex, and profoundly human beings.

Completing a decade of dedicated exploration of Homer's poetic legacy, Wilson's Iliad presents us with a comprehensive and enduring Homeric masterpiece that resonates with our generation. Through her meticulous translation, Wilson has breathed new life into this ancient text, ensuring that it remains accessible, relevant, and profoundly moving to readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Weight: 1156g
Dimension: 165 x 244 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324001805