The Iliad of Homer: Books 1-6: With an Introduction and Notes (1883) is a classic literary work by the ancient Greek poet Homer. This edition of the book includes the first six books of the epic poem, which tells the story of the Trojan War, a legendary conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. The introduction provides background information on the poem, its historical context, and its significance in literature. The notes offer additional insights and explanations of the text, helping readers to better understand the language and themes of the poem. The Iliad is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and has been studied and enjoyed by readers for centuries. This edition is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the classics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.