CliffsNotes on Homer's Iliad

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.Homers classic Greek epic, The Iliad, plunges you into the midst of the battle of Troy as swords flash and ancient angers flareand CliffsNotes is at your side through the fray to shield you from being unprepared for class discussion. CliffsNotes character analyses and critical essays delve into the depths of well-fueled feuds and fatal choices to explain the context of the heroic exploits of Achilles, Agamemnon, Hektor, and Priam. As Achaians fight Trojans to the bitter end for the hand of fair Helen, turn to CliffsNotes on The Iliad for plot summaries and commentaries that make sense of the themes of strife and reconciliation in this fast-action work of classic literature.Other features that help you figure out this important work includeA close look at the authors life, which offers insight into his writingA background of the epic poem, to help you understand the settingList of characters and their descriptionsA map that diagrams the relationships among the charactersGlossaries to help you fully understand the poemA review section that tests your knowledge, and suggested essay topicsClassic literature or modern-day treasureyoull understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.