The Wrath of Achilles, 9780241746943
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Pride, rage, and war: Witness the legendary wrath of Achilles.

The Wrath of Achilles

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  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    14 July 2025

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Summary

Achilles’ Fury: An Iliad Reimagining

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

On the fields of Troy, war is raging. At its center is Achilles—godlike, swift-footed, the greatest champion of the Greeks. But when his pride is wounded and he refuses to fight, the thread of fate begins to spin …

From frenzied rampages to intimate moments of grief, this selection from Homer’s Iliad traces the tale of a warrior whose name echoes thr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241746943
ISBN-10:0241746949
Series:Penguin Archive
Author:Homer
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:14 July 2025
Weight:109g
Dimensions:180mm x 111mm x 10mm
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About The Author

Homer

Homer is thought to have lived c.750-700 BC in Ionia and is believed to be the author of the earliest works of Western Literature- The Odyssey and The Iliad.

E. V. Rieu was a celebrated translator from Latin and Greek, and editor of Penguin Classics from 1944-64. His son, D C H Rieu, has revised his work.

Peter Jones is former lecturer in Classics at Newcastle. He co-founded the ‘Friends of Classics’ society and is the editor of their journal and a columnist for The Spectator.

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