The Iliad
by Homer
628 pages~10 hrs
“One man's rage changed the course of history.”
Experience the visceral fury of the ancient world in this timeless epic of pride, betrayal, and the brutal glory of the Trojan War. As gods and heroes collide on the blood-soaked sands of Troy, the legend of Achilles rises to define the very nature of tragedy and heroism.
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