{"product_id":"the-odyssey-9781398843660","title":"The Odyssey: Sprayed Edge Gift Edition","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis epic poem from Ancient Greece has become a cornerstone of Western literature. Set after the Trojan War, it follows Ulysses 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\u003e Neoclassical illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e after 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e is the enigmatic Greek poet reputed to be the author of both the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey \u003c\/i\u003eand its prequel, the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e. Although no biographical details have been discovered, he is believed to have been an historical figure whose poems were transmitted in song, following the Ancient Greek oral tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Pope\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. His translation of the Odyssey remains a classic interpretation of this masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e studied languages and linguistics at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strasbourg, and is a graduate of Edinburgh University. A former senior editor with Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, he is now a freelance compiler and editor of dictionaries and other reference books. He is an Elder of the Church of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877994369298,"sku":"9781398843660","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6d64b3e3-7ddb-4b84-9e41-f68bbd8220f3.jpg?v=1776157545","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-odyssey-9781398843660","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}