The Iliad of Homer: The First, Second, and Third Cantos (1850) is a translation of the first three books of the epic poem, The Iliad, by the ancient Greek poet Homer. The translation is credited to an anonymous author, although it is believed to have been done by Samuel Butler. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and the siege of the city of Troy by the Greeks. The first three cantos of the poem focus on the anger of the Greek hero Achilles and his withdrawal from the war, which leads to a series of battles and the deaths of many warriors on both sides. The translation captures the epic scope and poetic language of the original work, while also making it accessible to modern readers. The Iliad of Homer: The First, Second, and Third Cantos is a classic work of literature that continues to be read and studied today.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.