The Iliad

The heroic story of the siege of Troy is presented here in a stunning hardback edition featuring gold cover embossing, patterned endpapers and printed page edges. After nine years of war, the Greeks are still fighting to reclaim the beautiful Helen and it is hardly the time for their supreme warrior, Achilles, to drop out of the fighting. But he does, in revenge against the overlord Agamemnon for seizing his concubine, Briseis. Only the death of his best friend, Patroclus, persuades Achilles to return to battle and confront the Trojan leader Hector in single combat. This handsome gift edition features a classic prose translation by Samuel Butler and is presented with stunning gold cover embossing, luxury creamy paper, illustrated page edges and striking neoclassical illustrations throughout. 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.Author: Homer,author,Butler, Samuel,translator
Contributors: Homer,author,Butler, Samuel,translator
Binding: hardcover
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language
Published/Release Date: 1 Sep 2026
Bic Classification: Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
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Format: Hardback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Author/Director/Artist: Homer
Dimension (cm): 293x235x32 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 32x293x235 mm
Item Weight (g): 1609
Package Weight (g): 1609