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1) The Iliad
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Lexile measure
1330L
Language
English
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When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017--revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)--critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer's other...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1320L
Language
English
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Description
The autobiography of Booker T. Washington, a remarkable orator and former slave who pressed for equality and black community.
"Born in a Virginia slave hut, Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) rose to become the most influential spokesman for African Americans of his day. In this eloquently written book, he describes events in a remarkable life that began in bondage and culminated in worldwide recognition for his many accomplishments. In simply written...
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