--- product_id: 95389670 title: "The Iliad" price: "KD 6.37" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/95389670-the-iliad store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Iliad **Price:** KD 6.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Iliad - **How much does it cost?** KD 6.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/95389670-the-iliad) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A stunning Penguin clothbound edition of Homer's great epic, in E. V. Rieu's classic translation. The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture. The story centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background.. Seven Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. E. V. Rieu initiated Penguin Classics with Allen Lane and his famous translation of the Odyssey was the first book published in the series in 1947. The Iliad followed in 1950. Review: Amazing cover - It looks amazing and texture of the cover is amazing too Review: A good classic looking bound. - Let’s talk about the book- The book is a pretty sturdy cloth bound, good quality pages, ribbon markers. The cloth and colour is same as shown in the picture. (My parcel was delivered without any damage) About the Iliad- If you are buying a collectable of the Iliad I assume you have prior knowledge of the Iliad. It’s is truly E.V.RIEU translation, revised at that. It is in prose form as original Iliad by homer, not very difficult nether very easy to read. Reads fluently though. If you do not have any knowledge about what is the Iliad, the Iliad and the odyssey are two epics written by Homer around 7th century bc. The Iliad is the story of the Trojan war this book has many ancient heros like Achilles, Odysseus, Hector many more and how they fought in war, how the war lasted and many things to note. I am giving 5 stars for the product I got rather than the Iliad, because I can find it for free anywhere on the internet. ## Features - Penguin Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #83,922 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,183 in Poetry (Books) #2,684 in Classic Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,092 Reviews | ## Images ![The Iliad - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812J3zk+6OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing cover *by P***T on 19 September 2025* It looks amazing and texture of the cover is amazing too ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good classic looking bound. *by A***M on 23 November 2022* Let’s talk about the book- The book is a pretty sturdy cloth bound, good quality pages, ribbon markers. The cloth and colour is same as shown in the picture. (My parcel was delivered without any damage) About the Iliad- If you are buying a collectable of the Iliad I assume you have prior knowledge of the Iliad. It’s is truly E.V.RIEU translation, revised at that. It is in prose form as original Iliad by homer, not very difficult nether very easy to read. Reads fluently though. If you do not have any knowledge about what is the Iliad, the Iliad and the odyssey are two epics written by Homer around 7th century bc. The Iliad is the story of the Trojan war this book has many ancient heros like Achilles, Odysseus, Hector many more and how they fought in war, how the war lasted and many things to note. I am giving 5 stars for the product I got rather than the Iliad, because I can find it for free anywhere on the internet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful *by U***I on 18 October 2023* Exquisite indeed ! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Iliad (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Aeneid (Penguin Clothbound Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/95389670-the-iliad](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/95389670-the-iliad) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*