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Name: Omero, Iliade
Author: Alessandro Baricco

In this fresh adaptation, Alessandro Baricco revisits Homer's classic Iliad, reworking the narrative for contemporary audiences. He maintains the core mythic elements of the Trojan War—figures such as Achilles, Hector, Patroclus, Andromache, and Priam—while offering a new, lyrical perspective. The book blends Greek mythology with a present‑day sensibility, making the ancient epic accessible to readers who may be encountering the story for the first time.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction

Authors: Alessandro Baricco

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