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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 883.01
EAN: 9780764585869
ISBN: 076458586X
Label: Cliffs Notes
Manufacturer: Cliffs Notes
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 100
Publication Date: 2000-06-19
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Studio: Cliffs Notes

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

Homer's classic Greek epic, The Iliad, plunges you into the midst of the battle of Troy as swords flash and ancient angers flare — and CliffsNotes is at your side through the fray to shield you from being unprepared for class discussion. CliffsNotes character analyses and critical essays delve into the depths of well-fueled feuds and fatal choices to explain the context of the heroic exploits of Achilles, Agamemnon, Hektor, and Priam. As Achaians fight Trojans to the bitter end for the hand of fair Helen, turn to CliffsNotes on The Iliad for plot summaries and commentaries that make sense of the themes of strife and reconciliation in this fast-action work of classic literature.

Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• A close look at the author's life, which offers insight into his writing
• A background of the epic poem, to help you understand the setting
• List of characters and their descriptions
• A map that diagrams the relationships among the characters
• Glossaries to help you fully understand the poem
• A review section that tests your knowledge, and suggested essay topics

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Summer Homework
Review: I had a tough summer because I was working, so I didn't have enough time to finish all of my summer homework for English. So buying the Cliffs Notes really helped me when finishing the project. This book is a Godsend, as are all the other Cliffs Notes books.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Iliad
Review: If you are in a hurry to complete your report, it will help you so. But don't forget to read the entire book as soon as you can.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A must-have
Review: especially if you're new to Greek, or are somewhat intimidated by Homer. Any student studying The Iliad should have a copy of this to help them keep the families and factions in order. However - if you're already familiar with Greek and/or Homer, this won't provide you with much info that you don't already know. I would think the student would benefit the most from this.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Great tool
Review: This book really helped me w/paraphrasing and understanding characters in the Iliad. Since summarizing a whole 18-page chapter (book) isn't sumthing i do, let alone understanding it, Cliff Notes where GREAT!!!

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