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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.
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
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