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This is an 1884 edition of The Iliad of Homer, translated into English verse by Alexander Pope, one of the most celebrated and enduring translations of the ancient Greek epic. Published by Belford, Clarke & Co. of Chicago and New York, this volume includes notes and an introduction by the Rev. Theodore Alois Buckley, M.A., F.S.A., along with illustrations after Flaxman\'s Designs — the neoclassical outline engravings by sculptor John Flaxman that became iconic accompaniments to Homer in the nineteenth century.
The Iliad is one of the oldest and most influential works of Western literature, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. It recounts a pivotal episode in the Trojan War — the wrath of the Greek hero Achilles and its devastating consequences for both the Greek and Trojan armies. Key themes include heroism, honor, fate, the capriciousness of the gods, the tragedy of war, and the bonds of loyalty and friendship.
- Translated by Alexander Pope
- Notes and introduction by Rev. Theodore Alois Buckley, M.A., F.S.A.
- Illustrated with Flaxman\'s Designs
- Published by Belford, Clarke & Co., Chicago and New York, 1884
- Decorative gilt and green cloth binding with floral and classical motifs
- Red silk ribbon bookmark
A handsome Victorian-era presentation of this timeless epic, appealing to collectors of antique books, classical literature enthusiasts, and admirers of nineteenth-century bookbinding arts.
