The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad & The Odyssey

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

768 pages first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

An exquisitely designed leather-bound edition with a gold-foiled cover, this omnibus featuring Samuel Butlers translations of the two Homeric epics comes with a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges and beautiful endpapers. Ideal to be read and treasured,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,410 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 50%
tense 28%
dark 24%
emotional 18%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
mysterious 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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