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The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

By Homer
About The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green's landmark translations of Homer's timeless epics are now available for the first time in this striking and sleekly designed collector-worthy set. With the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition, Green captures the beauty and complexity, the surging thunder and quiet lyricism, of the Iliad and the Odyssey for a new generation of readers. The translations are vivid and careful, accurate without being out of reach, while the detailed synopses and notes include perceptive observations about Homer's characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every reader's bookshelf.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520306653
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 1145
  • Published:
  • May 30, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 252x167x91 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 2324 g.
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Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green's landmark translations of Homer's timeless epics are now available for the first time in this striking and sleekly designed collector-worthy set. With the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition, Green captures the beauty and complexity, the surging thunder and quiet lyricism, of the Iliad and the Odyssey for a new generation of readers. The translations are vivid and careful, accurate without being out of reach, while the detailed synopses and notes include perceptive observations about Homer's characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every reader's bookshelf.

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