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The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War
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LENGTH8 hrs and 59 mins
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RELEASE DATE10-15-09
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Publisher's Summary
Using the legend of the Trojan War, the Iliad addresses the central questions defining the war experience of every age. Is a warrior ever justified in challenging his commander? Must he sacrifice his life for someone else's cause? Giving his life for his country, does a man betray his family? How is a catastrophic war ever allowed to start - and why, if all parties wish it over, can it not be ended?
As she did with The Endurance and The Bounty, Caroline Alexander lets us see why a familiar story has had such an impact on us for centuries, revealing what Homer really meant. Written with the authority of a scholar and the vigor of a best-selling narrative historian, The War That Killed Achilles is a superb and utterly timely presentation of one of the timeless stories of our civilization.
©2009 Caroline Alexander; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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Arjun Thornhill, ON, Canada 04-11-10 Member Since 2009I am a writer from Toronto. I am 34 and hooked on audio books.
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"Simply Excellent"
This book is so informative and easy to listen to. A must buy for any fan of Greek History.
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Roy Beaumont, TX, United States 12-14-09 Member Since 2005- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Full of Surprises"
Alexander has done a great service to those of us who struggled with The Iliad years ago in high school or college. Here she provides an interpretation which will leave everyone who reads it (or listens for that matter) wondering why our teachers did not make this work so interesting. Perhaps it is maturity that has caused me to return to this volume and this fine book orienting us to it.
The writing is good, the reading good, and the content well worth the effort.5 of 5 people found this review helpful -
LeSLiE Hillsborough, NC, United States 09-27-12 Member Since 2007QUESTION : DOES LISTENING TO AUDIO BOOKS MAKE YOU SMARTER? If so, I'm. Freakin Genius!
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"Recommended to Any and ALL Ancient History Lovers"
Wow! I just finished listening to this book. I can't believe how much I learned about Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War.
This is a Five Star book. It is well worth the credit.2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
Troy DALLAS, TX, United States 06-06-13 Member Since 2012I grew up on Golden Age Radio, and while I love to read, I typically consume more books via audio thanks to a job that lets me listen while I work. As an aspiring writer, I try to read a great deal of non-fiction in addition to a variety of fictional genres. I especially love history, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and old-style gothic horror.
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"Less History, More Literary Extrapolation"
Exactly as my title announces, there is less history to be had in this work than there is literary extrapolation. Some of it is very much historical, as this extrapolation comes from earlier tribes and traditions, keeping in mind there are hundreds of years between the Trojan War and Homer's Iliad. If you're looking for pure history, you won't find it here. There is history to be had, but it's more breakdown of the characters and themes that make The Iliad the great work that it is. As a literary analysis, this book is a home run. Having read both prose and poetic verse translations of the classic epic, this book operates more like a college thesis on Homer's tale. For the scholastically-inclined, this isn't a bad thing. I might even suggest that for those who couldn't finish The Iliad (you know who you are), this book might be the catalyst for higher appreciation that's needed.
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