The Iliad; The Odyssey [2 Volumes]
by Homer
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- , head and tails of spines bumped, corners of boards bumped, both volumes have a dampstain over the spine extending onto both co
- Seller
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Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Dating to the ninth century BC, Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb Introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homer’s poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliad ’s mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls an astonishing performance.”
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- Bookseller
- Keogh's Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76667
- Title
- The Iliad; The Odyssey [2 Volumes]
- Author
- Homer
- Format/Binding
- , bound in red cloth with paper title label to spine Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - , head and tails of spines bumped, corners of boards bumped, both volumes have a dampstain over the spine extending onto both co
- Edition
- First Editions thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by William Pickering
- Place of Publication
- , London
- Date Published
- , 1831
- Keywords
- Homer, The Iliad; The Odyssey, 2 Volumes, miniature edition, large paper copy, Greek
- Size
- , 11.5 x 7.5 cm
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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