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"The Iliad", attributed to Homer, is one of the oldest and most important works of ancient Greek literature. This epic poem recounts a period of the Trojan War, focusing primarily on the wrath of Achilles. The battles, divine interventions, and the fates of heroes and mortals alike are woven into a powerful narrative that has resonated through the centuries. Alexander Pope's translation brings Homer's work to life for a modern audience. This edition connects readers to both the ancient world and the rich history of the text itself, once belonging to John Adams. "The Iliad" remains a cornerstone of Western literature, exploring themes of honor, glory, and the human condition in the face of war and destiny. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.