{"product_id":"iliad-4","title":"Iliad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e has had a far-reaching impact on Western literature and culture, inspiring writers, artists and classical composers across the ages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by classicist, writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes, author of \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Ships\u003c\/i\u003e and host of her own BBC Radio 4 show, \u003ci\u003eNatalie Haynes Stands up for the Classics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParis, a Trojan prince, wins Helen as his prize for judging a beauty contest between three goddesses, and abducts her from her Greek husband Menelaos. The Greeks, enraged by his audacity, sail to Troy and begin a long siege of the city. \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad \u003c\/i\u003eis set in the tenth year of the war. Achilles – the greatest Greek warrior – is angry with his commander, Agamemnon, for failing to show him respect. He refuses to fight any longer, which is catastrophic for the Greeks, and results in personal tragedy for Achilles, too. With themes of war, rage, grief and love, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad \u003c\/i\u003eremains powerful and enthralling more than 2,700 years after it was composed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition is translated into prose by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57309550150014,"sku":"NW9781529015003","price":9.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781529015003.jpg?v=1778651579","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/iliad-4","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}