The Iliad of Homer
1864, two volumes of Edward, Earl of Derby's translation into blank verse
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Printing Details
First edition, early reprint. Hardback, two volumes (complete), half-leather binding with five raised bands and contrasting leather title labels to spine. Each 22.5 × 14cm. Vol 1: ix + 402pp, Vol 2: 432pp.
A translation into blank verse of Homer's Iliad which conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War.
This translation by Edward, Earl of Derby who served as Prime Minister of England three times during the mid-Victorian period.
Condition
Whilst these books remain in strong readable condition, the leather is quite scuffed and knocked. There is light tanning to the pages, and the first page of Homer's text to each volume has some pencil annotation in Greek, with inoffensive pencil marginalia appearing occasionally throughout the book. Previous owner's modern bookplate to both pastedowns and an earlier name in pen to each ffep.
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Price
£50.00
