Category: English Literature

  • The story of Iliad

    The story of Iliad

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    The Iliad, an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, is set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, a ten-year conflict between the Mycenaean Greeks and the city of Troy. While the poem focuses on a specific period, it assumes the audience’s familiarity with the broader context of the war. The…

  • Homer: The father of Classical Literature

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    Homer is one of the most iconic figures in Western literature, traditionally considered the author of two of ancient Greece’s most important epic poems: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Although little is known about his life—if he was even a single individual or a composite of several poets—Homer’s influence on Western culture is immeasurable. His…