The Iliad for Boys and Girls: The Story of the Trojan War Retold for Young Readers - Hardcover

The Iliad for Boys and Girls presents Homer's great epic of the Trojan War in a clear and engaging retelling designed for younger readers. Alfred J. Church adapts the ancient story with care and narrative energy, preserving the drama and heroism of the original while making the tale accessible to a new generation.

The story follows the final and most dramatic weeks of the Trojan War, centering on the anger of Achilles and its devastating consequences for both the Greek and Trojan armies. Legendary figures such as Hector, Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Priam move through a world shaped by honor, fate, and the intervention of the gods. Through battles, rivalries, and moments of deep humanity, the epic reveals both the glory and tragedy of heroic life.

Church's retelling remains one of the most respected introductions to classical literature for younger readers. Written with clarity and literary grace, it allows students and families to encounter the enduring characters and themes of Homer's epic while maintaining the excitement and narrative power that have made The Iliad one of the foundational works of Western literature.