The Odyssey

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Homer's sea-voyage epic with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Odysseus has been travelling home from the Trojan war for many years. His wife Penelope is still waiting. She cannot imagine the myriad trials and terrors that block his path back to her. This epic tale is full of hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas, but it is also the story of an ordinary man, and a journey home. Homer’s rich and beautiful adventure story is one of the most influential works of literature in the world. This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.