The Iliad

Written by Homer

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Epic Poetry

Audience: Scholars and general readers interested in classic literature

Tone: Tragic

*The Iliad* is an epic poem that chronicles the Trojan War, focusing on Achilles' wrath against Agamemnon, the devastating consequences of pride and honor, and the profound emotional toll of war, culminating in tragic confrontations and the exploration of fate and divine intervention.