Description
| Product ID: | 9780520306653 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set |
| Authors: | Author: Homer, Peter Green |
| Page Count: | 1145 |
| Subjects: | Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Poetry by individual poets, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Folklore, myths & legends, Ancient (Classical) Greek |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A stunning set of Homer’s epics, brilliantly translated by a leading ancient world scholar. Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green’s landmark translations of Homer’s timeless epics are now available for the first time in this striking and sleekly designed collector-worthy set. With the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition, Green captures the beauty and complexity, the surging thunder and quiet lyricism, of the Iliad and the Odyssey for a new generation of readers. The translations are vivid and careful, accurate without being out of reach, while the detailed synopses and notes include perceptive observations about Homer’s characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every reader’s bookshelf. |
| Imprint Name: | University of California Press |
| Publisher Name: | University of California Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-05-31 |