--- product_id: 294270048 title: "Iliad (Trans : Fagles) (US)" price: "€ 26.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/294270048-iliad-trans-fagles-us store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 4.6/5 star reader approval Top 2,000 in Poetry rankings Classic epic in modern translation Iliad (Trans : Fagles) (US) **Price:** € 26.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the epic that shaped storytelling—don’t just read history, live it. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Iliad (Trans : Fagles) (US) - **How much does it cost?** € 26.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/294270048-iliad-trans-fagles-us) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Pride:** A Penguin Books classic that elevates any bookshelf with its iconic design and enduring legacy. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Join over 400 readers who rated this edition 4.6 stars, making it a must-have for literary connoisseurs. - • **Poetry & Prose Mastery:** Ranked #1,968 in Poetry, this edition blends poetic rhythm with narrative power. - • **Timeless Epic, Modern Voice:** Experience Homer’s Iliad through Robert Fagles’ acclaimed translation—where ancient meets accessible. - • **Perfect Gift for Thought Leaders:** Ideal for professionals who appreciate culture, history, and storytelling that shapes leadership perspectives. ## Overview The Iliad (Fagles translation) by Penguin Books is a highly rated, modern rendition of Homer’s epic poem, celebrated for its poetic clarity and narrative depth. With a strong presence in poetry and classic fiction rankings, it’s a definitive edition for readers seeking both cultural prestige and literary excellence. ## Description A work of tremendous influence that has inspired writers from his ancient Greek contemporaries to modernist writers such as T.S. Eliot, Homer's epic poem The Iliad is translated by Robert Fagles with an introduction and notes by Bernard Knox in Penguin Classics. One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles' close friend Patroclus, Achilles storms back into battle to take revenge - although knowing this will ensure his own early death. Interwoven with this tragic sequence of events are powerfully moving descriptions of the ebb and flow of battle, of the domestic world inside Troy's besieged city of Ilium, and of the conflicts between the Gods on Olympus as they argue over the fate of mortals. Seven Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. If you enjoyed The Iliad , you might like The Odyssey , also available in Penguin Classics. 'An astonishing performance' Peter Levi 'Plain and direct, noble, above all rapid ... leading the reader forward with an irresistible flow. [Fagles'] version is imbued with humanity' Oliver Taplin, The New York Times Book Review 'Robert Fagles has given us an Iliad to read aloud: eloquent, rhythmical, and full of power' Jasper Griffin, Oxford University Review: The book was received in good condition. The book is worth reading - The book was delivered 11 days after the order. The book was received in good condition.The book is worth reading. Review: Wonderful - Great Quality. Great Book ## Features - Penguin Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #36,365 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #458 in Poetry (Books) #1,367 in Classic Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 429 Reviews | ## Images ![Iliad (Trans : Fagles) (US) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818yzXhx6oL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book was received in good condition. The book is worth reading *by G***S on 25 November 2014* The book was delivered 11 days after the order. The book was received in good condition.The book is worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful *by K***R on 9 January 2026* Great Quality. Great Book ### ⭐ Libro estropeado *by I***L on 12 September 2025* Tanto el paquete como el libro está dañado. La primera página del libro está rota y la portada está rota. 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