Iliad & The Odyssey, The

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad & TheOdyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were writtenbetween the eighth and ninth century B.C. The Iliad, which tells ofthe siege of Troy by the Greeks, is an unforgettable tale ofnations at war and of the courage and compassion heroic soldiersshow upon the field of battle. The Odyssey is the story of theGreek hero Odysseus and the many marvels and challenges heencounters during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the endof the Trojan War. This edition employs Samuel Butler's classictranslations of both texts. The Iliad & The Odyssey is part ofBarnes & Nobles series of quality leatherbound volumes. Eachtitle in the series presents a classic work in an attractivelydesigned edition bound in durable bonded leather. These books makeelegant additions to any home library.