HOMER: The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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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 battles mythical creatures, evades vengeful gods, and strives to return home, navigating treacherous seas and testing the limits of human resilience. These masterpieces of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. “Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” Epic tales of ancient heroes and legendary battles. Unforgettable characters shaped by gods and destiny. Timeless exploration of human emotions and triumphs. Gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Immersive journey through ancient Greece's mythical landscapes. Review: Excellent delivery! - Beautiful edition of the Iliad & the Odyssey. I bought one for myself and one for my best friend. Many thanks ! Review: Classic - Can’t go wrong with the old classic. The only thing for some reason the pages were stuck together and they are so thin it’s easy to skip a page that’s stuck.
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,101 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in War Poetry (Books) 19 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry 19 in Epics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,221 Reviews |
M**A
Excellent delivery!
Beautiful edition of the Iliad & the Odyssey. I bought one for myself and one for my best friend. Many thanks !
C**S
Classic
Can’t go wrong with the old classic. The only thing for some reason the pages were stuck together and they are so thin it’s easy to skip a page that’s stuck.
R**M
A classic keeper
Smart binding and two classic stories presented in hardback
F**R
Excellent translation of classics.
Excellent. Paper thin but ok. Translation generally excellent. Great value.
P**E
Nice hardback
Very nice binding at a great price, only let down slightly by the paper quality
G**D
Excellent Edition Beautifully Bound
Excellent edition beautifully bound
P**X
Good quality book
Great book for my daughter. Good quality
C**G
Quality
Great quality item.
L**O
Fabulous and icredibly fun, a total sandwhich book!
Boys and girls best read be it for fun of reading or school must read, either way an excellent book!
J**F
Great story
Have only read the iliad so far and I love it. I love the cover and design of the book. Could not recommend it more.
B**O
edição
O livro, anunciado como uma edição de luxo, nao é mais do que uma edição em capa dura bastante simples. Nao se deram ao trabalho de plastificar ou envernizar a capa do livro. O livro chegou com uma batida na lombada (na quina) que descascou o papel da capa! Compro muitos livros na Amazon, que reputo como uma empresa seria, mas dizer que isto é uma" edição de luxo ", é uma inverdade. Ediçoes como os livros da Martin Claret, Antophagica, Companhia das Letras e outras, sao mesmo, algumas delas, ediçoes de luxo, livros para ler, guardar, colecionar,mas nao este que comprei agora. Como ainda não li esta edição, espero mesmo que a tradução seja tao esmerada como diz a Amazon. De ultimas, dou valor a uma edição caprichada porque considero que os livros fazem parte das nossas historias de vida, então o CONTEUDO e a apresentação dever ser os melhores!
A**R
great translation
amazing
A**R
Highly reccomend
Great quality and a good book
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