Poetry

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Poetry uses rhythm, imagery, and careful word choice to express feeling and meaning. The genre ranges from short lyric pieces to long epic works.

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The Odyssey by Homer

Homer's 'The Odyssey' follows Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. It shows his clever escapes from monsters and gods, and the loyal wait of his wife Penelope.

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The Iliad by Homer

Homer's 'The Iliad' is an ancient Greek epic poem about the wrath of Achilles during the final weeks of the Trojan War. It explores honour, glory, anger, and the terrible human cost of war.

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