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Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into French Books
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Homer
L'Iliade
"L'Iliade" by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem composed around the late 8th or early 7th century BC. Set during the final weeks of the ten-year Trojan War, it follows the explosive rage of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, after a bitter quarrel with King Agamemnon. The narrative weaves between brutal battlefield clashes and intimate human moments, tracing events from Achilles's withdrawal from combat to the death of Trojan prince Hector. Gods intervene, heroes clash, and fate unfolds in this foundational work of European literature.
Homer
L'Odyssée
"L'Odyssée" by Homer is an epic poem composed around the 8th or 7th century BC. It follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his perilous ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. While he battles mythical dangers and loses all his crewmates, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus struggle against aggressive suitors at home. This ancient Greek masterpiece explores themes of homecoming, hospitality, and testing, and is regarded as one of the most significant works of Western literature.
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