The Iliad
$31.11
- Hardcover
408 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2026
Summary
*The Iliad* (c. 750 BCE) is one of the oldest works of literature in existence and continues to stir the imagination of contemporary readers thanks to its epic depictions of martial prowess, heroism, and tragedy.
Aiming to bring the legendary story to a new audience, Samuel Butler eschewed the traditional poetical style in favor of a prose translation more akin to that used in the 18th and 19th centuries without losing any of the beauty of the original. The narrative …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798888976609 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Homer, Samuel Butler, Mint Editions |
| Publisher: | Mint Editions |
| Imprint: | Mint Editions |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 408 |
| Release Date: | 25 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm |
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About The Author
Homer
Homer (circa 8th century BCE) is the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the foundational epics of Western literature, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Though little is known about his life, and scholars continue to debate whether the poems were the work of a single individual or a collective oral tradition, his masterpieces structurally defined the epic form.
Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was an iconoclastic English author, critic, and translator, best known for his satirical novel Erewhon and the semi-autobiographical masterpiece The Way of All Flesh. A dedicated classical scholar, Butler translated both of Homer’s epics into accessible, modern English prose, aiming to capture the vital, living spirit of the original narratives for contemporary readers.
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