Considered one of the greatest epic poems of all time, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and the heroism of Achilles, Hector, and other Greek and Trojan warriors. This edition features the first three books of the poem, as well as selected scenes and speeches that showcase Homer's vivid storytelling and poetic skill. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.