Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another - Homer, the Iliad. The Iliad and the Odyssey are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. One set during the Trojan war and the other after Troy has fallen, these legendary works are filled with fallible gods and foolhardy heroes. This hardback collector's edition features accessible prose translations, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of these thrilling tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.
A new translation of an important text for Greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to Robert Graves, The Library of Greek Mythology is a complete summary of early Greek myth, telling the story of each of the ...
Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying."--Adapted from Amazon
The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades.
"Plato's ideas on morality, reason, justice, and religion have laid the foundations of Western philosophy.
New translation of Homer's epic poem.
Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics -- these are the foundations of Western civilization.
This beautiful jacketed hardback collection brings together five iconic works of Eastern philosophy.
These novels are at once gripping and profound. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time.
Provides a list of one hundred world classics, offering information on plot, characters, main themes, symoblism, and composition for each book.