The Iliad by Homer, Part 2 (Books 17-24)—from Patroclus's death to Achilles' rage and Priam's plea. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About This Volume

Part 2 opens with the battle for Patroclus's body and follows Achilles' vengeful return to war, culminating in Hector's death and the profound encounter between Achilles and Priam. These final books explore vengeance, mortality, grief, and compassion—cementing The Iliad as one of history's greatest poetic works.

✍️ About Homer

Homer was the legendary Greek poet whose epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, shaped the foundations of Western literature. His storytelling blends myth, history, and timeless moral inquiry.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy delivers these closing chapters with steady solemnity and reverence, supported by full on-screen subtitles for immersive engagement with Homer's epic narrative.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Iliad by Homer (Books 17-24)
• 00:13 – Book 17: The Fight for Patroclus' Body
• 37:36 – Book 18: The Shield of Achilles
• 1:08:33 – Book 19: Achilles Returns to Battle
• 1:29:16 – Book 20: The Gods Join the Battle
• 1:54:49 – Book 21: Achilles and the River
• 2:26:10 – Book 22: The Death of Hector
• 2:53:55 – Book 23: The Funeral of Patroclus
• 3:39:27 – Book 24: Priam's Appeal to Achilles

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