The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in 24 books that is traditionally attributed to the poet Homer. It is a foundational work of Western literature. Although the subject of this poem is the Trojan War, it does not recount the entire conflict. It is set during a brief period in the war’s final year and focuses on the wrath of the Greek warrior Achilles, his withdrawal from battle after a quarrel with Agamemnon, and the consequences for the Greek and Trojan forces.
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