Iliad & Odyssey by Homer - ISBN: 9781667213149
Hardcover
Ancient Greek epics: gods, heroes, and perilous journeys home.

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  • Hardcover

    656 pages

  • Release Date

    30 June 2026

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Summary

This elegant leather-bound edition includes the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer.

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.…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781667213149
ISBN-10:1667213148
Author:Homer, Stephanie Lynn Budin, Samuel Butler
Publisher:Canterbury Classics
Imprint:Canterbury Classics
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:656
Release Date:30 June 2026
Weight:982g
Dimensions:235mm x 159mm x 38mm
Series:Leather-bound Classics
About The Author

Homer

Homer is a legendary ancient Greek poet, traditionally said to be the author of the two great epics of Greek history: the Iliad and the Odyssey. Both books are considered landmarks in human literature, and Homer is therefore often cited as the starting point of Western literary and historical tradition. University of Pennsylvania: M.A., Ph.D. Graduate Group in Ancient History. Dissertation Title: “The Origins of Aphrodite.” 1991–2000

Samuel Butler (1835–1902) was an English novelist, translator, and artist. He is best known for his novel The Way of All Flesh and his translations of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

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