Homer and His Iliad
(Autor) Robin Lane FoxLike its heroes Homer's Iliad has earned immortal glory. It is the sublime Greek epic poem which tells of the anger of Achilles, and its dreadful consequences for persons and events during the war at Troy. Great questions still remain for its many readers: where, how and when it was composed and why it has such exceptional power. Robin Lane Fox applies his life-long love and engagement with the poem to answer them, deepening and enhancing what we will find in it as a result. Long planned, compellingly written and conceived, it is a memorable tribute to the poem underlying many of his own books.
Robin Lane Fox
Robin Lane Fox is a British historian and classicist known for his scholarly work on ancient Greek history and culture. He is best known for his books "The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian" and "Pagans and Christians." Lane Fox is celebrated for his engaging and accessible writing style, which brings to life the ancient world for modern readers. His meticulous research and deep knowledge of the subject have made him a leading authority in the field of classical studies. Lane Fox's contributions to literature have helped to shape our understanding of ancient civilizations and continue to inspire new generations of scholars and readers.
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