The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer

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456 pages | first published -750

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Probably composed in the eighth century B.C. and based on an actual historical event of the thirteenth century B.C., Homer's Iliad is one of the great epics of the Western world. Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode of the Trojan W...
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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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