--- product_id: 53341769 title: "The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics)" price: "₹ 5203" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics store_origin: IN region: India --- # durable hardcover clothbound 560 pages of timeless epic classic Penguin edition prestige The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) **Price:** ₹ 5203 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏛️ Own the epic that defined civilization—because classics never go out of style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5203 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/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics) ## 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 - • **Collector’s Pride:** A must-have for literary connoisseurs and cultural tastemakers alike. - • **Cultural Cornerstone:** Own a piece of history—the oldest surviving Western literary work, revered worldwide. - • **Epic Length Masterpiece:** Dive into 560 pages of legendary storytelling that shaped Western culture. - • **Premium Clothbound Hardcover:** A tactile, durable edition designed to elevate your bookshelf aesthetic. - • **Timeless Classic Translation:** E.V. Rieu’s acclaimed version makes Homer’s epic accessible and engaging. ## Overview The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) is a 560-page hardcover edition featuring E.V. Rieu’s classic translation of Homer’s epic poem. Celebrated as the foundational work of Western literature, this clothbound edition combines durability with timeless cultural significance, making it a prized addition for collectors and readers passionate about mythology, history, and literary heritage. ## Description A stunning Penguin clothbound edition of Homer's great epic, in E. V. Rieu's classic translation. The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture. The story centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background.. Seven Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of The Iliad and The Odyssey was attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. E. V. Rieu initiated Penguin Classics with Allen Lane and his famous translation of The Odyssey was the first book published in the series in 1947. The Iliad followed in 1950. Review: Another great read - When it comes to The Iliad, don't bother reading any other reviews. Just buy the book and read it for yourself. If you like mythology, adventure and an engrossing read, then this is for you. Greta to read this prior to the Odyssey. The clothbound book is great quality and makes a great addition to the bookshelf! The price is reasonable, but price doesn't matter for these books. Very pleased. Review: Great for collectors - My daughter has several of these editions now and loves them. They look great and are good quality. Work really well as a gift too. ## Features - Pages Count - 560. Binding type - Hardcover. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,295 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Regional & Cultural Poetry 6 in War Poetry (Books) 8 in Biographies on Novelist & Playwrights | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,134 Reviews | ## Images ![The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812J3zk+6OL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great read *by J***N on 25 October 2024* When it comes to The Iliad, don't bother reading any other reviews. Just buy the book and read it for yourself. If you like mythology, adventure and an engrossing read, then this is for you. Greta to read this prior to the Odyssey. The clothbound book is great quality and makes a great addition to the bookshelf! The price is reasonable, but price doesn't matter for these books. Very pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for collectors *by J***1 on 4 January 2025* My daughter has several of these editions now and loves them. They look great and are good quality. Work really well as a gift too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was delivered fast *by L***N on 31 January 2024* It is a beautiful book for very reasonable price. 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