The Book Depository Iliad & Odyssey by Homer
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Description: Iliad & Odyssey : Leather /fine binding : Canterbury Classics : 9781607102120 : 1607102129 : 24 Nov 2011 : The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature--yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus's perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors, the events and characters of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us. Their influence can be seen far and wide, from James Joyce's Ulysses to the movie sensation Troy, starring Brad Pitt. Whether you've read Homer's original stories or you've only enjoyed their modern-day descendants, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Iliad and Odyssey. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, Iliad and Odyssey features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. You'll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for fans of Greek mythology, as well as all great literature, Iliad and Odyssey is the perfect addition to any library. The Book Depository Iliad & Odyssey by Homer - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9781607102120
MPN: 1607102129
GTIN: 9781607102120
Author: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5
Review: I love this book. I had never read either of these books so this was a good chance to do so. I am part way through Iliad and I am really enjoying it. The quality of the book itself is really good. The pages are not too thin and the cover looks great. The first thing I done when I took it out of the box it came in was go straight on Amazon and look at what other books they have. I plan on getting more so that my book shelf looks nice and sophisticated.
Author: KB
Rating: 3
Review: The book itself is bound well, and good quality pages, and the price is excellent. Getting both works of Homer in one book is also pretty convenient. However, there are two major let downs for me (and a star off for each), these being: - each page uses 2 columns for the layout, which makes it harder to read than it needs to be, and (the big one); - for some weird reason, the translator decided to use the Roman god names...sometimes, rather than the Greek ones. This might have made sense if it was set or written later, but this was written around 200 years before the Roman empire even got started. Even more troublesome is they don't do this consistently, and in some places refer to the gods by their Greek names - pretty unhelpful! Personally, I'd look for a different translation, but at the price this will be hard to beat.
