Who is the author of the epic translation “The Iliad”?
The Iliad translation was written by Alexander Pope.
Pope translated Homer’s Greek epic into English heroic couplets between 1715 and 1720. While not a literal translation, it is celebrated for its poetic elegance and for making the story of Achilles and the Trojan War accessible to the 18th-century Augustan audience.
##### About Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope was the leading poet of the Augustan Age, famous for his mastery of the heroic couplet and his biting satire. Despite physical disabilities and exclusion from public office due to his Catholicism, he became the most successful writer of his era.
##### Other works of Alexander Pope
The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Man, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism.
Note: Many authors have translated The Iliad, but Pope’s version remains the most famous poetic rendition of the 18th century.
Source: Britannica, Wikipedia
