{"product_id":"the-odyssey-by-homer","title":"The Odyssey by Homer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis striking hardback edition presents Homer's legendary epic,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, with striking gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis epic poem from Ancient Greece has become a cornerstone of Western literature. Set after the Trojan War, it follows Ulysses on his 10-year voyage to his homeland of Ithaca, on which he faces wrath of vengeful gods, cunning sorceresses, sea-monsters, and all manner of perilous obstacles. Filled with adventure, conflict, wit and wisdom, this enchanting tale has captivated readers since Ancient times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning hardback edition showcases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in an accessible translation by Alexander Pope, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of this thrilling tale. It is beautifully decorated with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeoclassical illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after John Flaxman, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eivory pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003estencilled page edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the perfect gift for lovers of classical literature and mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eArcturus Decorative Classics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woolly Bear Books and Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":56277200208038,"sku":"9781398843660","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4637\/7638\/files\/81qAiv2S7kL._SY385.jpg?v=1773350291","url":"https:\/\/woollybearbooks.com\/products\/the-odyssey-by-homer","provider":"Woolly Bear Books and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}