The Iliad, Achilles, Hector, and What the Best Men Do Well

I interview JP Shafer about the Iliad—the Greek epic poem about the Trojan War and one of greatest books of all time. We discuss the story, highlights, themes, characters, what the best men do well, and why one should put the poem’s lessons into practice.

You can read the Iliad in prose or poetry. I recommend Emily Wilson’s poetic translation.