The Iliad and the Odyssey, Homer, Leather Bound Classic Book, Gilded Pages, Ribbon Bookmark, NEW

Homer's epic tales were composed during the 8th century BCE and written down during the 6th century.

THIS IS A BRAND NEW COPY OF "The Iliad and the Odyssey":
Dimensions: 6.25" x 9.25" x 1.75"
Publishing Date: 2013
Pages: 731
Leather Bound Hardcover
Gilded Fore Edges
Illustrated End Pages
Translated by Samuel Butler
Introduction by Michael Dirda
Ribbon Bookmark
Collectible Classic

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Homer’s "Iliad and the Odyssey" feel like two great fireside tales—one blazing with the heat of war, the other glowing with the warmth of a long journey home. "The Iliad" follows the heartbreak and heroism of the Trojan War, where larger-than-life warriors wrestle not only with enemies but with pride, honor, and the fragile ties of friendship. "The Odyssey" then carries us across stormy seas beside clever, weary Odysseus, who just wants to return to his family but must outwit monsters, gods, and his own impatience along the way. Taken together, these stories remind us of the cost of conflict, the beauty of loyalty, and the hope that guides us through every trial. Their legacy is enormous—they’re the bedrock of Western storytelling, shaping countless adventures, epics, and modern heroes, and still teaching us what it means to be brave, wise, and deeply human.

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