Iliad

One of the epics in Western literature, "The Iliad" recounts the story of the Trojan wars. In his introduction, the author observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.

Una dintre epopeele din literatura occidentala, ,,Iliada" relateaza povestea razboaielor troiene. In introducerea sa, autorul observa ca, desi violenta Iliadei este sumbra si necrutatoare, ea coexista atat cu imaginile vietii civilizate, cat si cu o dorinta emotionanta de pace.