The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad & The Odyssey

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

768 pages first pub -800 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy timeless, action-packed tales of heroism and divine intrigue woven into the human experience.

Description

An exquisitely designed leather-bound edition with a gold-foiled cover, this omnibus featuring Samuel Butlers translations of the two Homeric epics comes with a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges and beautiful endpapers. Ideal to be read and treasured,...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 5,049 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

challenging: 50%

tense: 32%

emotional: 24%

informative: 21%

reflective: 21%

dark: 20%

inspiring: 18%

sad: 13%

mysterious: 12%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
32% of readers chose medium
58% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

32% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

69% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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