The Iliad (The Oxford Library of the World's Great Books) Hardcover – January 1, 1983 by Homer (Author), W. T. Mars (Illustrator), Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)
The Iliad (The Oxford Library of the World's Great Books) Hardcover – January 1, 1983 by Homer (Author), W. T. Mars (Illustrator), Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)
"The Iliad" by Homer, translated by Robert Fitzgerald and illustrated by W.T. Mars, was published in 1983 as part of "The Oxford Library of the World's Great Books" series. This edition is renowned for its high-quality production, featuring a leather-bound cover, gilt edges, and decorative endpapers.
Book Details:
- Title: The Iliad
- Author: Homer
- Translator: Robert Fitzgerald
- Illustrator: W.T. Mars
- Publisher: The Franklin Library in collaboration with Oxford University Press
- Publication Year: 1983
- Series: The Oxford Library of the World's Great Books
- Format: Leather-bound hardcover
- Pages: Approximately 664
- Dimensions: Standard hardcover size of the era (approximately 7.5 x 5 inches)
Description:
This edition of "The Iliad" offers a modern English translation by Robert Fitzgerald, celebrated for its clarity and poetic quality. W.T. Mars's illustrations complement the text, providing visual interpretations of the epic's themes and characters. The leather-bound cover, gilt edges, and decorative endpapers enhance its appeal as a collector's item.
Product details
- ASIN : B0018NKM3I
- Publisher : The Franklin Library / Oxford University Press; 1st edition (January 1, 1983)
- Language : English
- Leather Bound : 664 pages
- Item Weight : 2.6 pounds
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,038,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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