Iliad & Odyssey (Leather Bound Classics)
By Homer
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Embark on two epic journeys with Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey—two of the oldest and most influential works of Western literature, and powerful ancient myths that still resonate today.
Homer chronicled ancient Greek history and oral tradition, and in the 8th century BCE, he captured two epic stories told in verse that recounted the adventures of classical heroes and villains of mythology. From the devastating war between the ancient civilizations of Athens and Troy, to Odysseus’s perilous and lengthy journey home…from gods and goddesses to sirens and suitors…the events and characters in The Iliad and The Odyssey had a profound effect on how stories have been told in books and Hollywood blockbusters.
Inside this collection:
- The Iliad—the saga of the last days of the legendary Trojan War of antiquity, fought between bitter rivals Troy and Athens.
- The Odyssey—the story of Trojan War hero Odysseus’s decade-long quest to return to his family, filled with harrowing monsters and mighty gods.
Perfect for readers interested in…
- Ancient Greece
- Classical civilizations
- Greek epics
- Early Western literature
- Mythology
- Classical history
- Epic poetry
Featuring an elegant, leather-bound cover, foil stamping, and specially designed endpapers, this Canterbury Classics collector’s edition captures Homer’s works in a way suitable for home display or as a gift to a book lover or book collector.
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