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# The Iliad

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Review: The BEST translation of The Iliad for 11th grade high school - Sophomore college years - I read Robert Fagles' translation of Homer's The Iliad for brain exercise since I read The Odyssey before I retired from teaching. The Iliad contained Homeric similes which you really should know about if you are a true literature reader. Homer did not incorporate these similes in The Odyssey which he wrote after The Iliad. While there are a lot of characters and gods in the book, however, there is a glossary in the back of the translation to help you fit them all together; and, of course, there is always Google to help you connect the relationships. I must admit I cheated a little by printing notes from Spark Notes to help me understand and remember what I was reading and some of the most important quotes so I could understand the importance of armor, burial, honor, and other Greek traditions we've lost memories of over time it enriched my reading experience. I talk to people who say, "It's too big and complicated to read!" I disagree. I am 64 years old and a retired English teacher and I understood this book. I would recommend The Iliad for 11th grade - Sophomore college years. Robert Fagles made The Iliad a truly accessible, entertaining, instructive read.
Review: Fantastic translation into modern English - Reading Homer is essential for any study of the great western works. I chose this version since it was recommended as "the best modern English translation" from The Young Heretics podcast. This is -the- translation to experience The Iliad if you too are working your way through the great works. It truly is the best war story ever told, and boy does Fagles tell it! The translation is written in free verse (9-14 syllables per line, usually), which flows marvelously well as the drama of the Trojan War reaches its climax. If you have only experienced the tale through the movies and television then you may be surprised by how vital the pantheon is to the story, the religious adherence of all involved, and the fact that the Iliad mostly covers one week of fighting. The story itself is about the rage of Achilles, so it naturally starts with Achilles becoming enraged and ends when his rage is soothed - and no, that doesn't happen with his death. In addition to the translation, this edition also contains a 60-page introduction/commentary by Bernard Knox. The commentary alone is worth the price of the book! It contextualizes how The Iliad (probably) came to be, who Homer may be, and how scholars study the work from a variety of perspectives. He then describes the main themes of the book and contrasts the character traits of the leading heroes. Feel free to skip this section to avoid spoilers (though bear in mind that the story spoils itself quite frequently, plus it's very likely you know most of the major plot points already), or if you want a bias-free experience. I found that it enhanced my understanding of the story rather than directing it, but I'll let you be the judge of that! Keep in mind that the Alexander Pope translation is still highly regarded as the best. It was translated in the early 18th century and is even written in iambic pentameter with rhyming couplets! However, the language of that translation is archaic, akin to reading the King James Bible. It also has not benefitted from the last 300 years of classical scholarship. If this doesn't bother you then it is certainly the version you should read. But if you prefer a (still beautiful) translation into modern English then you will not be disappointed with Fagles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0140275363 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,584 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Ancient & Classical Poetry #8 in Epic Poetry (Books) #134 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,927) |
| Dimensions  | 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.9 inches |
| Edition  | Reissue |
| ISBN-10  | 9780140275360 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140275360 |
| Item Weight  | 1.73 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 704 pages |
| Publication date  | January 1, 1998 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age  | 18 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST translation of The Iliad for 11th grade high school - Sophomore college years
*by L***Z on May 26, 2025*

I read Robert Fagles' translation of Homer's The Iliad for brain exercise since I read The Odyssey before I retired from teaching. The Iliad contained Homeric similes which you really should know about if you are a true literature reader. Homer did not incorporate these similes in The Odyssey which he wrote after The Iliad. While there are a lot of characters and gods in the book, however, there is a glossary in the back of the translation to help you fit them all together; and, of course, there is always Google to help you connect the relationships. I must admit I cheated a little by printing notes from Spark Notes to help me understand and remember what I was reading and some of the most important quotes so I could understand the importance of armor, burial, honor, and other Greek traditions we've lost memories of over time it enriched my reading experience. I talk to people who say, "It's too big and complicated to read!" I disagree. I am 64 years old and a retired English teacher and I understood this book. I would recommend The Iliad for 11th grade - Sophomore college years. Robert Fagles made The Iliad a truly accessible, entertaining, instructive read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic translation into modern English
*by J***B on August 22, 2021*

Reading Homer is essential for any study of the great western works. I chose this version since it was recommended as "the best modern English translation" from The Young Heretics podcast. This is -the- translation to experience The Iliad if you too are working your way through the great works. It truly is the best war story ever told, and boy does Fagles tell it! The translation is written in free verse (9-14 syllables per line, usually), which flows marvelously well as the drama of the Trojan War reaches its climax. If you have only experienced the tale through the movies and television then you may be surprised by how vital the pantheon is to the story, the religious adherence of all involved, and the fact that the Iliad mostly covers one week of fighting. The story itself is about the rage of Achilles, so it naturally starts with Achilles becoming enraged and ends when his rage is soothed - and no, that doesn't happen with his death. In addition to the translation, this edition also contains a 60-page introduction/commentary by Bernard Knox. The commentary alone is worth the price of the book! It contextualizes how The Iliad (probably) came to be, who Homer may be, and how scholars study the work from a variety of perspectives. He then describes the main themes of the book and contrasts the character traits of the leading heroes. Feel free to skip this section to avoid spoilers (though bear in mind that the story spoils itself quite frequently, plus it's very likely you know most of the major plot points already), or if you want a bias-free experience. I found that it enhanced my understanding of the story rather than directing it, but I'll let you be the judge of that! Keep in mind that the Alexander Pope translation is still highly regarded as the best. It was translated in the early 18th century and is even written in iambic pentameter with rhyming couplets! However, the language of that translation is archaic, akin to reading the King James Bible. It also has not benefitted from the last 300 years of classical scholarship. If this doesn't bother you then it is certainly the version you should read. But if you prefer a (still beautiful) translation into modern English then you will not be disappointed with Fagles.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book
*by H***I on January 19, 2026*

Book is very good quality. Words are big enough to read and understand. Design of the book is very cool.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Iliad
- The Odyssey
- The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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