The IIiad and the Odyssey

by Homer, George Chapman (Translator), Jan Parker (Introduction), Tom Griffith (Editor)

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:	9781840221176
Publisher:	Wordsworth Editions, Limited
Publication date:	01/28/2000
Series:	Classics of World Literature
Pages:	976
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

The ancient Greek poet Homer established the gold standard for heroic quests and sweeping journeys with his pair of classic epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Crowded with characters, both human and non-human, and bursting with action, the epic tales detail the fabled Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus as he struggles to return home. Homer’s epics have inspired countless books and works of art throughout their long history.