The read is not easy and requires some dedication on the part of the reader, but the result is worth it. While that language is a bit tedious and confusing at times, it maintains the ancient and authentic feel of the story. Thomas chose to keep the archaic feel of the language intact to preserve the richness of the original and to set the tone. Roy Thomas’ adaptation is just one more incarnation of the great war story, one that presents itself to the 21st century student in a way that makes sense to the reader and revitalizes the old verse. The 15,000 lines of poetic verse have been a staple of the literary canon for years and its description of the human condition is as relevant now as it was it was written. Who knew that a 3,000-year-old epic poem supposedly by a blind Greek poet would have such standing and influence on Western literature and philosophy? THE ILIAD has withstood the years, enduring numerous translations and adaptations, giving way to its title as the greatest war story ever told. A war with kings and princes is enough, but when the gods and goddess join the fray, the bloodletting and the treachery is wet and red. What transpired was a 10-year war, a small portion of which is detailed in The ILIAD.
Menelaus turned to his brother Agamemnon the King of Mycenae to enact retribution against the City of Troy and regain Helen. GENRE: Traditional literature in comic formatĭuring a trip, the Trojan Prince Paris made off with Helen, the wife of Menelaus a Greek. PUBLISHER: Marvel Illustrated (an imprint of Marvel Comics)
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