Both Uses

The Iliad
in
A Separate Peace
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On it rested the prizes—Finny's icebox, hidden all these months in the dormitory basement, a Webster's Collegiate Dictionary with all the most stimulating words marked, a set of York barbells, the Iliad with the English translation of each sentence written above it, Brinker's file of Betty Grable photographs, a lock of hair cut under duress from the head of Hazel Brewster, the professional town belle, a handwoven rope ladder with the proviso that it should be awarded to someone occupying a room on the third floor or higher, a forged draft registration card, and $4.13 from the Headmaster's Discretionary Benevolent Fund.†
p. 132.1 *
We'll sacrifice one of the prizes," said Phineas, seizing the Iliad.†
p. 135.5

Definitions:

(1) (The Iliad)
Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War (circa 850 BC)

The Iliad tells a story from the Trojan War. In the story, the war starts because Paris (prince of Troy) abducts a willing Helen (wife of the Greek king, Menelaus). A 10-year siege entrails in which Achilles is the greatest warrior. His anger and pride are themes in the story.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)