One of the oldest surviving works in Western literature, Homer's epic poem has captivated readers for millennia.

Set at the end of the Greeks' decade-long siege of Troy, it centres on a quarrel between the Greek King Agamemnon and his greatest asset in battle, the warrior Achilles.

From this conflict between two great men, 'The Iliad' weaves a tale of warring nations, vengeful gods, plagues, betrayals, and the terrible consequences of prideful rage.