The Iliad of Homer is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War, a 10-year conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. The poem is attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer and is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature.The story begins with a quarrel between the Greek hero Achilles and the leader of the Greek army, Agamemnon. This dispute leads to Achilles withdrawing from the war and the Trojans gaining the upper hand. The Greek gods, who take an active interest in the war, intervene to help their respective sides.The poem is filled with battles, heroic deeds, and tragic deaths. It features legendary characters such as Hector, the Trojan prince, and Odysseus, the Greek hero who would later be the subject of Homer's other epic poem, The Odyssey.The Iliad explores themes such as honor, pride, revenge, and the relationship between mortals and gods. It has been studied and analyzed for centuries and has influenced countless works of literature, art, and culture.This edition of The Iliad of Homer is a translation by Samuel Butler and includes an introduction by Andrew Lang. It is a classic and essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and mythology.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.