{"product_id":"world-classics-library-homer-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey","title":"World Classics Library Homer The Iliad and The Odyssey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable July 2026 – pre-order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis luxurious hardback collector’s edition brings together the classic prose translations of \u003cem\u003eThe Iliad \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Iliad \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. This stunning hardcover edition with printed page edges brings together these two works in accessible prose translations, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of these thrilling tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/em\u003e, the Greek’s best warrior Achilles has abandoned the war with the Trojans on a mission of revenge. Only the death of his best friend Patroclus persuades Achilles to return to battle and confront the Trojan leader Hector in single combat. \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e is set after the Trojan War as Odysseus sets off on his ten-year journey home to Ithica, encountering natural and supernatural threats along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with fallible gods and foolhardy heroes, these two classic works offer incredible insight into ancient Greek mythology and culture as well as remaining thrilling tales in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9781398860643\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e736 pages, 234 x 153 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington Barber","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ Arcturus","offer_id":51306594140324,"sku":"9781398860643","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7200\/4772\/files\/9781398860643.jpg?v=1776652117","url":"https:\/\/bookreps.co.nz\/products\/world-classics-library-homer-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey","provider":"Bookreps NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}