Homer The Iliad The Odyssey Deluxe Edition Mythlok An exquisitely designed leather bound edition with a gold foiled cover, this omnibus featuring samuel butler s translations of the two homeric epics comes with a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges and beautiful endpapers. ideal to be read and treasured, it makes for a perfect addition to any library. the oldest extant works of western literature, homer s the iliad and the odyssey are an important. Hardcover – august 1, 2018. embark on a literary odyssey through ancient greece with homer's timeless epics, the iliad and the odyssey. in the iliad, witness the ravages of the trojan war as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. then, journey alongside odysseus in the odyssey as he.
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