Hailed by reviewers and readers alike Peter Green's landmark translations of Homer's timeless
epics are now available for the first time in this striking and sleekly designed
collector-worthy set. With the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition Green captures
the beauty and complexity the surging thunder and quiet lyricism of the Iliad and the Odyssey
for a new generation of readers. The translations are vivid and careful accurate without being
out of reach while the detailed synopses and notes include perceptive observations about
Homer's characters and themes. This widely acclaimed must-have collection will be a treasured
addition to every reader's bookshelf.