The Iliad & the Odyssey

The Iliad & the Odyssey
ISBN-10
1435110439
ISBN-13
9781435110434
Series
The Iliad & the Odyssey
Category
Epic poetry, Greek
Pages
731
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Incorporated
Authors
Homer, Samuel Butler

Description

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad & The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. The Iliad, which tells of the siege of Troy by the Greeks, is an unforgettable tale of nations at war and of the courage and compassion heroic soldiers show upon the field of battle. The Odyssey is the story of the Greek hero Odysseus and the many marvels and challenges he encounters during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the end of the Trojan War. This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of both texts. The Iliad & The Odyssey is part of Barnes & Noble's series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in durable bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.

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