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The Iliad or The Poem of Force

Book • 1940

In 'The Iliad or The Poem of Force', Simone Weil delves into Homer's epic poem to examine the central theme of force and its effects on humanity.

Weil argues that force is the true hero of the Iliad, demonstrating how it enslaves and deforms both its victims and those who wield it.

The essay reflects on the timeless relevance of the Iliad in understanding the role of force in human history.

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Robert Zaretsky

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Robert Zaretsky

as a work by Simone Weil that deals with a literary text, focusing on Homer's Iliad.

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Kenny Novis

as one of the essays missing from the anthology that someone would be remiss if they didn't look at.

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