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Behold, a magnificent Penguin clothbound edition of Homer's monumental epic, masterfully rendered in E. V. Rieu's timeless translation. The Iliad stands as the pinnacle of Greek literary achievement—an unparalleled epic poem that serves as the cornerstone of Western culture.
This gripping tale unfolds during the final year of the Trojan War, focusing on the pivotal events that culminate in Achilleus' slaying of Hektor and seal Troy's fate. Yet Homer's narrative transcends mere war and heroism; with profound empathy, he paints a universal and poignant portrait of the human condition, exploring lives lived under the spectre of suffering and mortality, set against an often indifferent divine backdrop.
The Iliad reigns as the oldest surviving work of Western literature, though the identity—or indeed, the very existence—of its purported author, Homer (believed to have lived in the 8th-7th century BC), remains shrouded in mystery. No fewer than seven Greek cities vie for the honour of being Homer's birthplace, yet no reliable biographical information has endured the passage of time.
E. V. Rieu, in collaboration with Allen Lane, inaugurated the Penguin Classics series, with his renowned translation of the Odyssey serving as the inaugural volume in 1947. The Iliad followed suit in 1950, cementing its place in this esteemed collection.
Book ISBN: | 9780141394657 |
Book Author: | Peter Jones |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 205 x 144 x 36 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2014-11-06 |
Book Pagination: | 560 pages |
Book Weight: | 666g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’