Michael Silk covers the poem's historical context, composition and
extensive influence in this distinctive critical introduction to Homer's
Iliad, the earliest epic poem, and the earliest known work of literature
in ancient Greece. Silk relates its literary power to the peculiar
coherence and inter-relation of such aspects of the poem as its style,
character-portrayal and ideology. This revised edition considers recent
scholarship and includes an updated guide to further reading. First
Edition Hb (1986): 0-521-32814-4 First Edition Pb (1986): 0-521-31302-3