Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-110) and index.
Biographical sketch -- The story behind the story -- List of characters -- Summary and analysis -- Critical views. C.M. Bowra on the characters ; Milman Parry on the traditional metaphor in Homer ; Eric Auerbach on Odysseus' scar ; M.I. Finley on morals and values ; Albin Lesky on the Iliad's materials and composition ; Cedric H. Whitman on Homeric character and the tradition ; G.S. Kirk on a reconsideration of the plain style ; Jasper Griffin on the divine audience and the religion of the Iliad ; Seth L. Schein on Hector and Troy ; Mark W. Edwards on symbolism ; Bernard Knox on the gods and heroes ; Joachim Latacz on the theme of the wrath of Achilles ; Albert Bates Lord on the language of arms and arming ; Maureen Alden on the shield of Achilles ; Margalit Finkelberg on the social perspective in the Iliad.
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An overview of the classic poem features a list of characters, a summary of the plot, and critical and analytical views of the work.