The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set

By Homer Translated by Peter Green
Hardcover $65.00

$65.00

Publication Date: 31st May 2019

​“The best line-for-line translation.”—London Review of Books   “A notable achievement.”—Times Literary Supplement A stunning set of Homer’s epics, brilliantly translated by leading... Read More
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​“The best line-for-line translation.”—London Review of Books   “A notable achievement.”—Times Literary Supplement A stunning set of Homer’s epics, brilliantly translated by leading... Read More
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​“The best line-for-line translation.”—London Review of Books
 
“A notable achievement.”—Times Literary Supplement 

A stunning set of Homer’s epics, brilliantly translated by leading scholar of the ancient world Peter Green.

Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green’s landmark translations of Homer’s 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 Homer’s characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every reader’s bookshelf.
Details
  • Price: $65.00
  • Pages: 1145
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • Imprint: University of California Press
  • Publication Date: 31st May 2019
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • Illustration Note: 3 maps
  • ISBN: 9780520306653
  • Format: Hardcover
  • BISACs:
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Ancient & Classical
    SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology
    LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical
    POETRY / Ancient & Classical
Author Bio
Peter Green is Dougherty Centennial Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin. One of the most prolific scholars of the ancient world, he is the author of both historical studies and translations of poetry, including The Poems of Catullus, Apollonios's The Argonautika, and Homer's The Iliad, all by UC Press.
​“The best line-for-line translation.”—London Review of Books
 
“A notable achievement.”—Times Literary Supplement 

A stunning set of Homer’s epics, brilliantly translated by leading scholar of the ancient world Peter Green.

Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green’s landmark translations of Homer’s 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 Homer’s characters and themes. This widely acclaimed, must-have collection will be a treasured addition to every reader’s bookshelf.
  • Price: $65.00
  • Pages: 1145
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • Imprint: University of California Press
  • Publication Date: 31st May 2019
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • Illustrations Note: 3 maps
  • ISBN: 9780520306653
  • Format: Hardcover
  • BISACs:
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Ancient & Classical
    SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology
    LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical
    POETRY / Ancient & Classical
Peter Green is Dougherty Centennial Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin. One of the most prolific scholars of the ancient world, he is the author of both historical studies and translations of poetry, including The Poems of Catullus, Apollonios's The Argonautika, and Homer's The Iliad, all by UC Press.