Homer

The Iliad [Bok / Inbunden]

The Odyssey [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.</b><br/><br/>This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.<br/><br/><i>The Odyssey </i>follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.<br/><br/>This collectible edition of <i>The Odyssey </i>features:<br/><br/><ul><li>An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs</li><li>Introduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn</li><li>Unabridged text</li><li>A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters</li><li>A summary of what we know of Homer's life</li></ul><br/>This lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. <br/><br/>Other<b> Chartwell Deluxe Editions</b> include:<i> Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i>, <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>, <i>Dracula</i>, <i>Emma</i>, <i>The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe</i>, <i>The Iliad</i>,<i> Inferno</i>, <i>Irish Fairy and Folk Tales</i>, <i>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</i>, <i>Little Women</i>, <i>Meditations</i>, <i>Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera</i>, <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>, and <i>The Republic</i>.

The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage, family and identity; and about travellers, hospitality and the changing meanings of home in a strange world. This vivid new translation-the first by a woman-matches the number of lines in the Greek original, striding at Homer's sprightly pace. Emily Wilson employs elemental, resonant language and an iambic pentameter to produce a translation with an enchanting \"rhythm and rumble\" that avoids proclaiming its own grandeur. An engrossing tale told in a compelling new voice that allows contemporary readers to luxuriate in Homer's descriptions and similes and to thrill at the tension and excitement of its hero's adventures, Wilson recaptures what is \"epic\" about this wellspring of world literature. Specially bound paperback edition, with deckle-edging (rough-cut) pages and French flaps.

<b>The great war epic of Western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, and featured in the Netflix series <i>The OA<br/></i></b><i><br/></i><b>A Penguin Classic</b><br/> &#160;<br/> Dating to the ninth century B.C., 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&#160;the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the <i>Iliad </i>is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.<br/> &#160;<br/> Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, 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 <i>Iliad</i>'s mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls "an astonishing performance."<br/><br/> This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition also features French flaps and deckle-edged paper.<br/><br/>For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.<br/><br/> <br/>9780140275360

<b>A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Homer's sea-voyage epic with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.</b><br/><br/>Odysseus has been travelling home from the Trojan war for many years. His wife Penelope is still waiting. She cannot imagine the myriad trials and terrors that block his path back to her. This epic tale is full of hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas, but it is also the story of an ordinary man, and a journey home. Homer's rich and beautiful adventure story is one of the most influential works of literature in the world.<br/><br/><b>This hardback is part of</b> <b>VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.</b>

<b>A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Homer's epic poem of gods and warriors, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.</b><br/><br/>High on Mount Olympus, the gods look down on the world of men, to the city of Troy where a bitter and bloody war has dragged into its tenth year, and a quarrel rages between a legendary warrior and his commander. Greek ships decay, men languish, exhausted, and behind the walls of Troy a desperate people await the next turn of fate. This is the Iliad: an ancient story whose magnetic characters and moving speeches have an enduring power. <br/><br/><b>This hardback is part of</b> <b>VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.</b>