The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

The Iliad

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

fiction classics poetry adventurous medium-paced

202 pages | first published -750

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An epic tale of love and betrayal, war and hope The Iliad is the first of two legendary ancient poems attributed to the Greek bard Homer. Typically dated between the 8th and 7th centuries BC it is believed by many to be the earliest extant piece o...
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Summary of 15206 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
challenging 56%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.75

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