Homer: The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

by Homer

Overview

This omnibus including Samuel Butler's translations of the two Homeric epics comes with a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges, and stunning endpapers in an excellently designed hardbound edition with a gold-foiled cover. It's a great book to read and treasure, and it's a great addition to any library.

Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, the oldest existing works of Western literature, are vital parts of Greek civilization. The Iliad presents a thorough poetic depiction of the Trojan War, including the fighting and events during King Agamemnon's and warrior Achilles' weeks of quarrels. Homer's passionate view of everyman's journey through life is exemplified in The Odyssey. It tells the story of Ulysses' 'nostros, ' or return journey home after the ten-year Trojan War and the fall of Troy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789360077686
Publisher:	Tgc Press
Publication date:	05/06/2024
Pages:	550
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.23(d)

About the Author

The ancient Greek poet Homer established the gold standard for heroic quests and sweeping journeys with his pair of classic epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Crowded with characters, both human and non-human, and bursting with action, the epic tales detail the fabled Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus as he struggles to return home. Homer’s epics have inspired countless books and works of art throughout their long history.