The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer with Alexander Pope (Translator)

The Iliad

Homer with Alexander Pope (Translator)

fiction classics poetry adventurous medium-paced

650 pages | first published -750

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The Trojan War from ancient Greek mythology is the backdrop for this world renowned classic prose poem in dactylic hexameter. The story covers the last few weeks of the war. Agamemnon's quarrel with the warrior Achilles is at the forefront. The Il...
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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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3.75

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