{"product_id":"the-odyssey-sprayed-edge-gift-edition-9781398843660","title":"The Odyssey: Sprayed Edge Gift Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis striking hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, with striking gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic poem from Ancient Greece has become a cornerstone of Western literature. Set after the Trojan War, it follows King Odysseus on his 10-year voyage to his homeland of Ithaca, on which he faces wrath of vengeful gods, cunning sorceresses, sea-monsters, and all manner of perilous obstacles. Filled with adventure, conflict, wit and wisdom, this enchanting tale has captivated readers since Ancient times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis stunning hardback edition showcases \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e in an accessible translation by Alexander Pope, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of this thrilling tale. It is beautifully decorated with \u003cb\u003eclassic Neoclassical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e by John Flaxman, as well as \u003cb\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003estencilled page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making the perfect gift for lovers of classical literature and mythology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Decorative Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Homer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 7.24w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398843660\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e is the enigmatic Greek poet reputed to be the author of both the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey \u003c\/i\u003eand its prequel, the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e. Although no biographical details have been discovered, he is believed to have been an historical figure whose poems were transmitted in song, following the Ancient Greek oral tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Pope\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. His translation of the Odyssey remains a classic interpretation of this masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e studied languages and linguistics at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strasbourg, and is a graduate of Edinburgh University. A former senior editor with Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, he is now a freelance compiler and editor of dictionaries and other reference books. He is an Elder of the Church of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Homer \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47733902573725,"sku":"9781398843660","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_56610994-3007-4953-8e8a-95b7512b3831.jpg?v=1773738315","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-odyssey-sprayed-edge-gift-edition-9781398843660","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}