An impressive new translation of the classic story of the fall of Troy by one of the world's best translators. If you enjoyed THE SONG OF ACHILLES, discover the original and the best... A man seduces another man’s wife and kidnaps her. The husband and his brother gather a gang to steal her back and take revenge. The woman regrets being seduced and wants to escape, while the man’s companions are displeased with the position they have been placed in. However, the battle lines have been drawn and there is no turning back… Not the plot of the latest Hollywood thriller, but the basis of the ILIAD - the Greek classic that describes the war between Greeks and Trojans after the abduction of Helen of Sparta. Based on the recent, excellent edition by M.L. West, this ILIAD is more readable and moving than any previous edition. Thanks to the knowledge and poetic power of the highly acclaimed Stephen Mitchell, this new translation recreates the energy and simplicity, speed, grace, and the continuous push and pull of the original, while the ancient story of the ILIAD comes vividly to life. This edition also includes book 10 as an appendix, making it indispensable for students and readers.