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4.5 stars, because The Iliad just isn't as fun a read since there is a LOT of speechifying that gets repeated (bc when a character says "go tell Menelaus xyz" the messenger goes off to tell Menelaus xyz verbatim).
But the translator's notes are solid gold. ...more
But the translator's notes are solid gold. ...more

Well that was painful. I'm glad I don't have to read about any more battles or sacrifices to the gods. Whew.
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