The Odyssey (Arcturus Epic Classics) by Homer

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The Odyssey (Arcturus Epic Classics) by Homer

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ISBN:9781398854239

This magnificent hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic The Odyssey, featuring deluxe cover embossing, printed page edges and stunning neoclassical illustrations.

The Odyssey is the most enduring classic of western civilization, telling the story of Ulysses and his eventful voyage home after the Trojan War. This deluxe edition features Alexander Pope's classic 1726 translation which perfectly captures the lyricism of this epic poem. Featured alongside the text are wonderful illustrations derived from John Flaxman's neoclassical designs, as well as an useful introduction by George Davidson and commentary by Emma Woolerton which allows you to easily follow the action.

With beautiful page-edge designs, gold embossed cover design and beautifully illustrated endpapers, this elegant and timeless hardback edition makes a wonderful collector's item or gift.

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Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet from around the 8th century BCE, is credited with authoring the foundational epics The Iliad and The Odyssey, though his historical existence and sole authorship are debated, part of the 'Homeric Question' about oral traditions. He's known through the poems themselves, depicting a blind bard from Ionia (modern Turkey), and his works stem from a rich oral tradition, with scholars studying whether he compiled existing tales or composed them. 

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