Cecilia dared to abridge a classic epic (5)

I believe the answer is:

iliad

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'epic' is the definition.
(Iliad is an example)

'cecilia dared to abridge a classic' is the wordplay.
'ILIAD' is hidden in amongst the letters.
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(Other definitions for iliad that I've seen before include "Homer's work" , "story of Mediterranean heroism" , "Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy" , "Homer's ancient Greek epic" , "Homer's epic poem on the siege of Troy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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