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The Odyssey
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The Odyssey

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This magnificent hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic The Odyssey, featuring deluxe 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 by George Davidson and commentary by Emma Woolerton which allows you to easily follow the action.

With beautiful page-edge designs, gold embossed cover design and beautifully illustrated 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 Dore and Harry Clarke.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Sirius Entertainment
Country
United Kingdom
Date
4 November 2025
Pages
384
ISBN
9781398862487

This magnificent hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic The Odyssey, featuring deluxe 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 by George Davidson and commentary by Emma Woolerton which allows you to easily follow the action.

With beautiful page-edge designs, gold embossed cover design and beautifully illustrated 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 Dore and Harry Clarke.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Sirius Entertainment
Country
United Kingdom
Date
4 November 2025
Pages
384
ISBN
9781398862487

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