{"product_id":"the-odyssey-9781398843660","title":"The Odyssey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis striking hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic, \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, with striking gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic poem from Ancient Greece has become a cornerstone of Western literature. Set after the Trojan War, it follows King Odysseus on his 10-year voyage to his homeland of Ithaca, on which he faces wrath of vengeful gods, cunning sorceresses, sea-monsters, and all manner of perilous obstacles. Filled with adventure, conflict, wit and wisdom, this enchanting tale has captivated readers since Ancient times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis stunning hardback edition showcases \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e in an accessible translation by Alexander Pope, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of this thrilling tale. It is beautifully decorated with \u003cb\u003eclassic Neoclassical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e by John Flaxman, as well as \u003cb\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003estencilled page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making the perfect gift for lovers of classical literature and mythology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Decorative Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Homer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sirius Entertainment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Decorative Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398843660","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42999493394569,"sku":"9781398843660","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_8efc0c58-b4cc-4522-bd29-adf4b22a7485.jpg?v=1727159215","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-odyssey-9781398843660","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}