The Illiad Of Homer by Homer, Alexander Pope

The Illiad Of Homer

Homer, Alexander Pope

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This book contains Alexander Pope's seminal interpretation of the original Homeric poem, published serially from 1715 to 1720. Hailed by Samuel Johnson as "a performance which no age or nation could hope to equal," this is a classic text that has ...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
challenging 50%
emotional 25%
dark 20%
tense 20%
informative 10%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 76% | Character: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 72% | No: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 84% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

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3.7

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