Description: The Iliad by Homer. Translated by Robert Fagles. Introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. 8 leaves of colour lithographs by Graham Baker. Quarter bound red-brown artificial leather, pale brown cloth boards with a design in dark brown by Baker. Map endleaves. Black slipcase. 25.3x17.9cm. 596 pp. Homer’s unforgettable epic of armed force, devastation and the heroic passions of men and women describes just a few days in the Trojan War. When the dashing hero Achilles loses a young girl prisoner, he decides to withdraw from the battle. The Greeks are stormed by the Trojan commander Hector, and Achilles allows his friend Patroclus to lead his troops to the rescue. Although the action is successful, Patroclus is killed. In a fury of rage and grief, Achilles exacts a terrible revenge… Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.
Price: 77.99 GBP
Location: Surbiton
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: Grahame Baker
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Luxury Edition
Fiction Subject: Poetry, Theatre & Scripts
Author: Homer
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Weight: 2Kg
Year Printed: 1996
