{"product_id":"the-odyssey-hardcover-37","title":"The Odyssey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorge Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Pope\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis striking hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, with striking gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic poem from Ancient Greece has become a cornerstone of Western literature. Set after the Trojan War, it follows King Odysseus on his 10-year voyage to his homeland of Ithaca, on which he faces wrath of vengeful gods, cunning sorceresses, sea-monsters, and all manner of perilous obstacles. Filled with adventure, conflict, wit and wisdom, this enchanting tale has captivated readers since Ancient times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis stunning hardback edition showcases \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e in an accessible translation by Alexander Pope, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of this thrilling tale. It is beautifully decorated with \u003cb\u003eclassic Neoclassical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e by John Flaxman, as well as \u003cb\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003estencilled page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making the perfect gift for lovers of classical literature and mythology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Decorative Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e is the enigmatic Greek poet reputed to be the author of both the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey \u003c\/i\u003eand its prequel, the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e. Although no biographical details have been discovered, he is believed to have been an historical figure whose poems were transmitted in song, following the Ancient Greek oral tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Pope\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. His translation of the Odyssey remains a classic interpretation of this masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e studied languages and linguistics at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strasbourg, and is a graduate of Edinburgh University. A former senior editor with Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, he is now a freelance compiler and editor of dictionaries and other reference books. He is an Elder of the Church of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352912445689,"sku":"9781398843660","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/S3RdKNHUF89781398843660.webp?v=1769815851","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-odyssey-hardcover-37","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}