The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

ISBN: 0520306651

Author: Homer

Condition: Used

The best line-for-line translation.-London Review of BooksA notable achievement.-Times Literary SupplementA stunning set of Homers epics, brilliantly translated by leading scholar of the ancient world Peter Green.Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Greens landmark translations of Homers 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 Homers characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every readers bookshelf.