The Iliad - (Chartwell Deluxe Editions) by Homer (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Find yourself swept right into the emotion of the action and characters, including Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth, as they endure the tenth and final year of the Greek siege of Troy. This collectible edition of The Iliad includes:

• An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
• Unabridged text
• Additional materials include: an introduction, a list of principal characters, the life of Homer, and suggestions for further reading

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

About the Author

Homer is a classical writer about whom little is known. 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.