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The Iliad

by Homer, E. V. Rieu

This ancient Greek epic poem follows the events of the Iliad and is a foundational work of the Western canon. Composed in the late eighth century BC, it remains one of the oldest surviving works of literature.

Accession 16770 ISBN 0140440143 Publisher Penguin
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