Homer's Epics

These two timeless epics by the ancient Greek poet—each translated by a world-renowned author—have captured the Western imagination for millennia.   The Iliad : Alexander Pope “works miracles” in this beautiful verse translation of Homer’s epic poem set near the end of the Trojan War. It centers on a quarrel between the invading Greek king Agamemnon and his greatest asset in battle, the warrior Achilles. From this conflict, Homer weaves a tale of warring nations, vengeful gods, and the terr