{"product_id":"iliad-and-the-odyssey-9781577157908","title":"Iliad and the Odyssey","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmbark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the \u003ci\u003eIliad \u003c\/i\u003eand the\u003ci\u003e Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the \u003ci\u003eIliad, \u003c\/i\u003ewitness 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\u003ci\u003e Odyssey, \u003c\/i\u003eas he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring \u003cb\u003egorgeous foil cover detail\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e decorative endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand a\u003cb\u003e ribbon marker. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTimeless Classics\u003c\/b\u003e series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection. Other titles in the series include: \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Sherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Tales \u0026amp; Poems of Edgar Allan Poe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Select Poems of Emily Dickenson, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Homer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rock Point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.54h x 6.62w x 1.43d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577157908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot much is known about \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e, who was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the greatest epic poet for his works, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, two poems that have had a lasting influence on Western literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (1835-1902) was an English novelist and critic, best known for the novels \u003ci\u003eErewhon\u003c\/i\u003e (1872) and \u003ci\u003eThe Way of All Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e (1903). Butler also examined Christian orthodoxy, evolutionary thought, and Italian art, and crafted a famous prosed translation of Homer's \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e epic poems (1900) that are still consulted today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e teaches literature and writing at Barnard College. He is currently at work on a book about musical listening, silent reading, and the nineteenth-century novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Homer \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48750613954717,"sku":"9781577157908","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_34cd5bce-0416-40ed-9602-47692a2ceaaf.jpg?v=1785918467","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/iliad-and-the-odyssey-9781577157908","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}