The Iliad Homer ; translated by Robert Fitzgerald ; introduction by Andrew Ford.

Includes bibliographical references.

Quarrel, oath, and promise -- Assembly and muster of armies -- Dueling for a haunted lady -- A bowshot bringing war -- A hero strives with gods -- Interludes in field and city -- A combat and a rampart -- The battle swayed by Zeus -- A visit of emissaries -- Night in the camp : a foray -- Prowess and wounds of Akhaians -- The rampart breached -- Assault on the ships -- Beguilement on Mount Ida -- The lord of storm -- A ship fired, a tide turned -- Contending for a soldier fallen -- The immortal shield -- The avenger fasts and arms -- The ranging of powers -- The clash of man and river -- Desolation before Troy -- A friend consigned to death -- A grace given in sorrow.

A new publication of the definitive translation of Homer's epic brings the ancient poem to life, chronicling the Greek siege of the Trojan city state and the war that ensued.