This unique new translation of the Iliad from a leading Homeric scholar is a work of poetic art that renders the voices of Homer’s narrator and characters with vividness, variety, and drama. It is the perfect choice for oral recitation. Read the Iliad aloud with friends or classmates and discover the power of Homer’s masterpiece as it flows from your own lips.

“Here is someone who knows Greek and Homer. Here is someone who can write poetry. I felt I was hearing the poem as I hear it in my head when I am reading it in the original. —-Phillip Mitsis, New York University

“Heiden promises an Iliad that is creatively translated, and he delivers. His short, punchy phrasing, strong rhythmic impetus, and varied tonal palette—all aspects adapted from Homer’s own craftsmanship—produce a distinctive style full of expressive surprises.”—Elton Barker, The Open University, UK