The Odyssey

London, England, UK.: The Folio Society, 2006. Book. Illus. by Grahame Baker. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The book and slipcase are in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and illustrations inside appear clean and clear throughout. Quarter-bound in buckram with printed cloth sides. Set in Monotype Centaur. Frontispiece and 8 colour illustrations. Printed map endpapers. Blocked slipcase. Fifth Printing. 'After the Trojan War, Odysseus, the mythological king of the island of Ithaca, sets sail for home, where his wife Penelope and young son Telemachus await him. But with the god Poseidon keeping a hostile eye, Odysseus' journey is fraught with perils. For ten years he struggles against new enemies and adversities, storm and shipwreck. When he finally reaches home disguised as a beggar, it is to face more treachery and even greater danger. Presented in a striking, quarter-bound buckram binding, this edition takes the renowned translation of Robert Fagles. Its focus on contemporary English phrasing and idioms results in an eloquent and engrossing read that will appeal to those familiar with Homer, as well as new readers. As befits the era, there is mythological allusion in Grahame Baker-Smith's illustrations, while the Homeric tragedy and the nuances of this translation are discussed by classicist Bernard Knox in an introduction that ensures this edition should be on every collector's shelf.' lxxxviii+ 493 pages. 10 x 6¾ inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. .