The Iliad by Homer, part of the Internet Classics Archive The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy. Epic poem on the Trojan War traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. Learn about Homer's Iliad using this exceptional online study guide with links to multiple resources on CTCWeb. A basic level guide to some of the best known and loved works of prose, poetry and drama from ancient Greece - The Iliad by Homer Amazon.com: The Iliad of Homer (9780226470498): Homer, Richmond Lattimore, Richard Martin: Books 5. Homer and Art. The Iliad and Odyssey were composed in a culture in which art played a central role. The poems themselves refer to artistic productions, most. Listen in RealAudio to the Stanley Lombardo Reading of Homer's The Iliad in Ancient Greek Amazon.com: The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (9780140275360): Homer, Bernard Knox, Robert Fagles: Books Homer is best known as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believed by the ancient Greeks to have been the first and greatest of the epic poets. Author of.