b. 1715-1720; First Edition 6 volume set of Alexander Pope's "The Iliad of Homer."
Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's "Iliad"
Quote
"Achilles' wrath, to Greece the direful spring Of woes unnumber'd, heavenly goddess, sing!"
Note
This opening line sets the tone for Pope's translation, invoking the muse to tell the tale of Achilles' wrath, a central theme in "The Iliad." It reflects Pope's distinctive poetic style and his ability to capture the essence of Homer's epic in English verse.
Description:
Marbled light purple board with three quarter brown leather binding. Gold lettering and embossing on spines.
Volume 6 is not rebound - in it's original brown leather condition. Embossed leather with gold border on front and back covers. In fair condition. Scuffing on the leather and tear down spine of front cover.
