Ilias

The 'Ilias,' attributed to Homer, is an epic poem written around the late 8th century BC and is considered the oldest surviving work of Western literature. It explores themes of human nature through the narrative of the conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles during the Trojan War. The poem was translated into German by Johann Heinrich Voß in 1793, making it accessible to a broader audience and influencing countless works in literature and art.














