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Iliad & Odyssey

By Homer
Series: Leather-bound Classics
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This elegant leather-bound edition includes the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature, yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Iliad & Odyssey

This elegant leather-bound edition includes the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer.

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This elegant leather-bound edition includes the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer.

The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature, yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus’s perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors—the events and characters of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us.

Their influence can be seen far and wide, from other famous works of literature to modern Hollywood blockbusters. Whether you’ve read Homer’s original stories or only enjoyed their modern-day descendants, this is the perfect book to complete your bookshelf, featuring an elegant leather-bound cover, foil stamping, and specially designed endpapers.

You’ll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home.

Series: Leather-bound Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667213149

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Stephanie Lynn Budin
  • Introduction by Samuel Butler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 971g

Pages: 656

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About the Author

Homer is a legendary ancient Greek poet, traditionally said to be the author of the two great epics of Greek history: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Both books are considered landmarks in human literature, and Homer is therefore often cited as the starting point of Western literary and historical tradition. University of Pennsylvania: M.A., Ph.D. Graduate Group in Ancient History. Dissertation Title: “The Origins of Aphrodite.” 1991–2000   Samuel Butler (1835–1902) was an English novelist, translator, and artist. He is best known for his novel The Way of All Flesh and his translations of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

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