The Iliad (richmond Lattimore Tr) (university O... -

: The language is straightforward and unadorned, avoiding modern clichés to maintain a consistent epic tone. 2011 Updated Edition Details

: Includes a glossary and maps to help readers track the complex cast and geography of the Trojan War. Critical Reception The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...

: Lattimore stays scrupulously close to the Greek text, retaining original spellings like "Achilleus" and "Aias" (Ajax). : The language is straightforward and unadorned, avoiding

: A new, comprehensive introduction provides archaeological and literary context for the poem. The Iliad (Richmond Lattimore tr) (University o...

The latest edition, available at The University of Chicago Press and major retailers like Amazon , preserves Lattimore's original 1951 text while adding significant academic support: