--- product_id: 52647542 title: "The Iliad: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)" price: "₹ 5166" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/52647542-the-iliad-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition store_origin: IN region: India --- # Deckled page edges for tactile luxury No-quibbles returns guarantee Same-day dispatch before noon The Iliad: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) **Price:** ₹ 5166 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Own the legend. Feel the legacy. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Iliad: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5166 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/52647542-the-iliad-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Risk-Free Reading:** Enjoy hassle-free, no-quibbles returns ensuring your satisfaction with this collector’s edition. - • **Timeless Epic, Modern Luxury:** Experience Homer’s Iliad in pristine NewMint condition with deluxe deckled edges that elevate your bookshelf aesthetic. - • **Swift Delivery, Instant Access:** Order before noon and get your copy dispatched the same day—because classics wait for no one. - • **A Bestseller Among Connoisseurs:** Ranked top 10 in Poetry Criticism and War Poetry, join thousands of readers who’ve rated it 4.6 stars. - • **Curated for the Discerning Reader:** Bernard Knox’s insightful introduction adds depth, blending brutal heroism with a yearning for peace. ## Overview The Iliad: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition presents Homer’s epic Trojan War poem in a premium format featuring deckled page edges and French flaps. This NewMint condition edition ships same day if ordered before noon and offers no-quibbles returns. With Bernard Knox’s acclaimed introduction, it’s a top-ranked bestseller in poetry criticism and war poetry, highly rated by over 2,500 readers. ## Description One of the greatest epics in Western literature, THE ILIAD recounts the story of the Trojan wars. This timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves to its tragic conclusion. In his introduction, Bernard Knox observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Review: Premium deckled page edges - I bought this PB edition of Fagles' translation specifically for the deckled page edges. Anyone not considering deckled page edges to be an enhancement might consider the (non-Deluxe) Penguin Classics edition. The book cover also has French flaps. Review: μῆνιν ἄειδε θεὰ Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος οὐλομένην, ἣ μυρί᾽ Ἀχαιοῖς ἄλγε᾽ - Not a bad version. I'd like to find a copy where Hector kills the insufferable git Achilles mind. Hector gets such a bad press and he is, apart from possibly Patroclus, the only real hero in the book, the chap who overcomes his fear to face his worst nightmare. OK so he get's killed but heroism is facing and overcoming fear not being an unstoppable murderous thug in impenetrable armour who has numerous hissy fits. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,754 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Criticism on Poetry & Poets 14 in War Poetry (Books) 28 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,521 Reviews | ## Images ![The Iliad: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FVVdj9w4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium deckled page edges *by D***N on 18 October 2025* I bought this PB edition of Fagles' translation specifically for the deckled page edges. Anyone not considering deckled page edges to be an enhancement might consider the (non-Deluxe) Penguin Classics edition. The book cover also has French flaps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ μῆνιν ἄειδε θεὰ Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος οὐλομένην, ἣ μυρί᾽ Ἀχαιοῖς ἄλγε᾽ *by J***S on 25 October 2023* Not a bad version. I'd like to find a copy where Hector kills the insufferable git Achilles mind. Hector gets such a bad press and he is, apart from possibly Patroclus, the only real hero in the book, the chap who overcomes his fear to face his worst nightmare. OK so he get's killed but heroism is facing and overcoming fear not being an unstoppable murderous thug in impenetrable armour who has numerous hissy fits. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Iliad *by J***E on 28 October 2010* Fagles great translation and telling of this great epic. It is accompanied by an excellent essay on the background and history of rhe ten years war between the Greek city-states and Troy,fomented and maintained by the gods. It has very helpful notes on the background, the pronunciation of names, the places and a very full index. Even those who know the basic story well will find that the book sheds new light on the pre-classical world and on human behaviour.The introduction alone is worth the price ## Frequently Bought Together - The Iliad - The Odyssey - The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/52647542-the-iliad-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition](https://www.desertcart.in/products/52647542-the-iliad-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*