The Odyssey

This magnificent hardback edition presents Homer''s legendary epic The Odyssey, featuring stunning cover embossing, printed page edges and stunning neoclassical illustrations. The Odyssey is the most enduring classic of western civilization, telling the story of Ulysses and his eventful voyage home after the Trojan War. This deluxe edition features Alexander Pope''s classic 1726 translation which perfectly captures the lyricism of this epic poem. Featured alongside the text are wonderful illustrations derived from John Flaxman''s neoclassical designs, as well as an useful introduction and commentary by George Davidson which allows you to easily follow the action. With gilded page-edges, silver embossed cover design and beautifully designed endpapers, this elegant and timeless hardback edition makes a wonderful collector''s item or gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.