Homer

Homer's great epic, <i>The Odyssey,</i> is perhaps Western literature's first adventure story, and certainly remains one of its finest. It describes King Odysseus of Ithaca's epic, ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. He encounters giants, sorceresses, sea-monsters and sirens, while his wife Penelope is forced to resist the suitors who besiege her on Ithaca. Both an enchanting fairy tale and a gripping drama, <i>The Odyssey</i> is immensely influential, not least for its rich complexity and the magnetism of its hero. <br/><br/>This Macmillan Collector's Library edition uses a translation by T. E. Lawrence, now remembered as 'Lawrence of Arabia' and the author of <i>Seven Pillars of Wisdom</i>. First published in 1932, his translation took four years to complete and has been continuously in print ever since. It is recognized as the first translation to be both faithful to the original text and written in accessible language. This edition also features an afterword by Ben Shaw.<br/><br/>Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. <br/><br/>The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats - shipwrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon - Odysseus must use his wit and native cunning if he is to reach his homeland safely and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him.

The Odyssey [Bok / Inbunden]

The Odyssey [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey.</b><br/><br/>This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike.<br/><br/><i>The Odyssey </i>follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.<br/><br/>This collectible edition of <i>The Odyssey </i>features:<br/><br/><ul><li>An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs</li><li>Introduction by literature and writing profressor Andrew Lynn</li><li>Unabridged text</li><li>A summary of the original tale with a key describing its major characters</li><li>A summary of what we know of Homer's life</li></ul><br/>This lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. <br/><br/>Other<b> Chartwell Deluxe Editions</b> include:<i> Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i>, <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>, <i>Dracula</i>, <i>Emma</i>, <i>The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe</i>, <i>The Iliad</i>,<i> Inferno</i>, <i>Irish Fairy and Folk Tales</i>, <i>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</i>, <i>Little Women</i>, <i>Meditations</i>, <i>Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera</i>, <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>, and <i>The Republic</i>.