The Iliad, one of the greatest masterpieces of Western literature, is an epic poem ascribed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. Set in the final year of the Trojan War, it narrates the fierce battles and heroic deeds of Achilles, Agamemnon, Odysseus, and other legendary warriors. Amidst the backdrop of a prolonged siege of Troy, themes of honor, wrath, love, and the human condition unfold. The work has also been a cornerstone for the study of the ancient world, reflecting the politics, society, and warfare of Greece in a time shrouded in myth and legend. Annotated to enrich the reader's understanding, this edition of The Iliad invites a deeper exploration of Homer's timeless epic.