The Iliad and the Odyssey

by Homer

Overview

Two of the greatest adventure stories of all time, these timeless epics of war, duty, honor, and revenge are filled with magic, mystery, and an assortment of gods and goddesses who meddle freely in the affairs of men. The Iliad recounts the war between the Trojans and Achaeans and the personal and tragic struggle of the fiery-tempered Achilles. The Odyssey chronicles Odysseus's return from the Trojan War and the trials he endures on his journey home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934451434
Publisher:	Wilder Publications
Publication date:	03/23/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	468
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 8.99(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Homer is a classical writer little is known about. He was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the greatest epic poet for his works, The Iliad and The Odyssey, two poems that have had a lasting influence on Western literature.