A highly-readable poetic adaptation of the Iliad, easier to follow even than a lot of prose versions I've seen. The Bernard Knox introductory essay is also a goldmine, whether you're new to Homer and want a sense of what you're getting into, or looking to reread with a more nuanced perspective.

It's a classic- but it's definitely worth reading.

A wonderful English translation of an epic poem. A fantastic read.

I have yet to finish this version of the Iliad, however I must say that this rewrite of the masterpiece by Homer is very good. To Homer aficionado's I think that you should read this book and at least try to enjoy the way that Barry B. Powell saw fit to show the world his vision of the Trojan downfall, However be prepared to sit alone while you enjoy this wonderfully new outtake on the Iliad because it is best read alone without constant distractions to take away from the joy of reading a modern interpretation of an all time classic and a beautifully written epic, which will as long as humanity retains any sense of intelligence and understands the value of beautifully written literature will never be forgotten.

The Iliad had enchanted me so many ways; it is always a good book to return to. The translation of Stephen Mitchell's Iliad relives the story itself, with its liveliness and simplicity. The way Homer wrote the ending was very outstanding, leaving the fans of The Iliad thirsty for more. The years that this book re-tells us is simply outstanding, the work of a miracle in its place. It brings back the battles and drama, matching the exact horror of the battle of Achilles and Hector. In this masterpiece, Stephen Mitchell takes the simple words and re-creates them, forcing us into the tears and drama of this book, entering us in the world of the heroes, Achilles, Hector, Patroclus and Priam. The doors of Mitchell's translation takes the epic poem and makes it into words we can understand, yet can also make it insanely outstanding.

"The Iliad is a stunning and powerful poem. Set in the final year of the Trojan War, it tells the story of the wrath of the great Greek hero Achilles and its terrible consequences for the Greeks and Trojans. It features the great heroes of Greek myth, including King Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Ajax on the Greek side, and Hector, King Priam, Queen Hecuba, Paris, and Helen of Troy on the Trojan side. The story begins with an argument between Achilles and King Agamemnon that results in Achilles withdrawing in anger from the fighting, and then follows the terrible outcome of this decision through the violence and deaths of warriors on both sides. Played out against the background of the tragic fall of Troy and Achilles' own imminent death, it raises issues of honor, courage, rage, the nature of forgiveness, and ultimately, the meaning of life in the face of death. It is an unforgettable poem.” Annotation by Professor Walter Englert.

Slightly boring, but okay.

Currently midway through Book 11.

I had not read the Iliad before I got this book from the library. I found it enthralling, and exciting. A very good book!