Why it endured
The foundational epic of Western literature, depicting the final weeks of the Trojan War. More than a war story — it's an exploration of rage, mortality, honor, and what makes us human. Alexander the Great slept with a copy under his pillow.
What they're saying
3 people recommend this book
PewDiePieContent creator & book reviewer
“A classic that absolutely deserves its reputation.”
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Elon MuskCEO of Tesla & SpaceX
“Homer's Iliad is best experienced as an audiobook at 1.25x speed.”
J.K. RowlingAuthor
“I was thinking of The Iliad when Harry saved Cedric’s body.”
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