Questions About The Iliad, or The Poem of Force

by Simone Weil

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Do I have to read The Iliad before I read this book?

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Edwin Wong No. Her essay is self-contained, you will be able to follow all her arguments, which are beautiful. If you read her essay, however, it will make you w…moreNo. Her essay is self-contained, you will be able to follow all her arguments, which are beautiful. If you read her essay, however, it will make you want to read the Iliad after. Here's my review of her essay: https://melpomeneswork.com/review-of-...(less)

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