Homer: Iliad for iPad
Detailed App Info:
Application Description
The Homer’s epic poem, Iliad is one of the main literary works of the classical western canon, in a bilingual English and Greek version, with illustrations by John Flaxman.
This version presents the original in greek and three different classical English translations: those of Alexander Pope, William Cowper and Edward, Earl of Derby.
This is another annoteBook by Dathlon for iPad, with a new version optimized for the “magic” tablet. The reader has been redesigned to make full use of the screen’s real estate, and maintains all the functionalities already present in the iPhone version. With the new engine the reading experience is more involving, while the powerful functionalities of the applications can be used in a more simple way. For instance, you can produce a PDF document for a single book with your notes, and send it by mail. Or you can exchange your notes with your friends.
With this new version you can also print a copy of the poems, using the new functionality of iOS 4.2.
Unique in its features:
NEW: printing of books, complete with custom annotations.
Four books in one: the original greek text and the classical english translations by Alexander Pope, William Cowper and Edward, Earl of Derby;
FAST SWITCH: you can switch between the original greek version and the italian translation and vice versa, simply by tapping a button!
• Index of books.
• Personal notes can be written for each verse.
• Notes can be saved on a computer/copied from a computer (in this way they can be transferred to another copy of the Iliad). Requires wi-fi connection.
• Automatic bookmark: by reopening the application you will be automatically repositioned where you left the reading.
• Unlimited annotable bookmarks on single lines.
• Word search, in greek text also, with powerful search engine.
• In-application e-mail of the of the books, also in PDF format, with the option of including the personal annotations!
• Additional resources, with the of the poem.
• Easy reading with a choice of font sizes.
• Choice of background page color for reading under different ligth conditions
• Verse numbers can be shown or hidden.
This version presents the original in greek and three different classical English translations: those of Alexander Pope, William Cowper and Edward, Earl of Derby.
This is another annoteBook by Dathlon for iPad, with a new version optimized for the “magic” tablet. The reader has been redesigned to make full use of the screen’s real estate, and maintains all the functionalities already present in the iPhone version. With the new engine the reading experience is more involving, while the powerful functionalities of the applications can be used in a more simple way. For instance, you can produce a PDF document for a single book with your notes, and send it by mail. Or you can exchange your notes with your friends.
With this new version you can also print a copy of the poems, using the new functionality of iOS 4.2.
Unique in its features:
NEW: printing of books, complete with custom annotations.
Four books in one: the original greek text and the classical english translations by Alexander Pope, William Cowper and Edward, Earl of Derby;
FAST SWITCH: you can switch between the original greek version and the italian translation and vice versa, simply by tapping a button!
• Index of books.
• Personal notes can be written for each verse.
• Notes can be saved on a computer/copied from a computer (in this way they can be transferred to another copy of the Iliad). Requires wi-fi connection.
• Automatic bookmark: by reopening the application you will be automatically repositioned where you left the reading.
• Unlimited annotable bookmarks on single lines.
• Word search, in greek text also, with powerful search engine.
• In-application e-mail of the of the books, also in PDF format, with the option of including the personal annotations!
• Additional resources, with the of the poem.
• Easy reading with a choice of font sizes.
• Choice of background page color for reading under different ligth conditions
• Verse numbers can be shown or hidden.
Requirements
Your mobile device must have at least 23.07 MB of space to download and install Homer: Iliad for iPad app. Homer: Iliad for iPad is available on iTunes for $3.99
If you have any problems with installation or in-app purchase, found bugs, questions, comments about this application, you can visit the official website of Dathlon Marco Orsini at http://www.dathlon.com/annotebook/book.php?Lang=en&BookID=11003.
Copyright © 2010 Marco Orsini