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Pope's Homer
Pope's Homer
5b "The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer" Translated by Alexander Pope. 1876
Alexander Pope is known for his translations of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" into English.
Quotes
"Achilles' wrath, to Greece the direful spring
Of woes unnumber'd, heavenly goddess, sing!"
And here's a quote from his translation of "The Odyssey":
"Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy."
Note
These lines represent Pope's poetic interpretation of the epic poems attributed to Homer, capturing the essence and narrative of both "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
Description
Three-quarter leather binding in a tan leather and red marbled paper on front and back covers. Ornate gilding on the spine, overall good condition.