{"product_id":"9789388144292","title":"HOMER: The Iliad \u0026 the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Iliad \u0026amp; The Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e brings together two of the greatest works of \u003cb\u003eancient Greek literature and classical epic poetry\u003c\/b\u003e in one timeless volume. These foundational epics explore war, heroism, destiny, honor, loyalty, adventure, and the enduring struggle between human ambition and the will of the gods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e unfolds during the final stages of the \u003cb\u003eTrojan War\u003c\/b\u003e, centering on the wrath of Achilles and the conflict between Greek and Trojan warriors. Through legendary figures such as Achilles, Hector, Agamemnon, and Priam, the epic examines courage, pride, mortality, glory, grief, and the devastating cost of war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e follows the long and perilous journey of \u003cb\u003eOdysseus\u003c\/b\u003e as he struggles to return home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Across encounters with monsters, enchantments, storms, gods, and temptation, the poem explores \u003cb\u003eadventure, perseverance, intelligence, loyalty, homecoming, and survival\u003c\/b\u003e, while Penelope and Telemachus face their own challenges at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, these two masterpieces form an essential cornerstone of \u003cb\u003eWestern literature, world classics, mythology, and epic storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e. Rich in unforgettable characters, dramatic conflict, and timeless ideas about human nature, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad \u0026amp; The Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for readers interested in Homer, Greek classics, ancient history, legendary heroes, epic adventures, and the literary works that have influenced generations of writers and thinkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy should readers pick this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo Epic Classics in One Volume:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience Homer's \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, two foundational masterpieces of ancient Greek literature and epic poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary Heroes \u0026amp; Timeless Adventures:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Achilles through the Trojan War and Odysseus through an extraordinary journey filled with danger, courage, strategy, and perseverance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential World Literature:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for students, classic literature readers, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Greek epics, ancient civilization, mythology, and heroic storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWar, Honor \u0026amp; Heroism:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore courage, pride, glory, mortality, leadership, and the human cost of conflict through the events of the Trojan War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdventure, Perseverance \u0026amp; Homecoming:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Odysseus as intelligence, endurance, and determination guide him through danger and uncertainty on his journey home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFate, Loyalty \u0026amp; Human Nature:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflect on destiny, family, duty, temptation, friendship, the influence of the gods, and the choices that shape human lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Homer","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50879181127936,"sku":"9789388144292","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8272\/2048\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b35d6804-2109-418d-9962-15c3721ba6b2.jpg?v=1793737507","url":"https:\/\/thebookloftstjacobs.com\/products\/9789388144292","provider":"The Book Loft St. Jacobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}