Description:The OdysseyThe epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats - ship-wrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon - Odysseus must use his bravery and cunning to reach his homeland and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him. The IliadOne of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, who refuses to fight after being humiliated by his leader Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles' close friend Patroclus, he storms back into battle to take revenge - knowing this will ensure his own early death. E. V. Rieu's acclaimed translation of The Iliad was one of the first titles published in Penguin Classics, and now has classic status itself. Titles In The Set:1. The Odyssey2. The Iliad Feature Specification Full Product Title The Homer 2 Books Collection Box Set: The Iliad & The Odyssey Author Homer Publisher Partners Classic Imprints / B2D Distribution Format Architecture 2 Softcover Paperback Books Collection Box Set ISBN-13 / Product Code 9781804451915 / B2D4962 Target Academic Bracket High School (GCSE & A-Level Classical Civilisation), University Undergraduates, General Adult Readers Included Volumes 1. The Iliad, 2. The Odyssey Core Themes & Genre Classical literature, epic poetry, Trojan War, mythical beasts, Olympian deities, heroism, fate vs. free will Special Value Offerings Slipcased 2-book collection box set, 10% BookPoints cashback rewards, direct warehouse pricing Skills & Utility Developed Humanities analysis, classical mythology comprehension, narrative reading stamina, screen-free focus Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey stand as the foundational cornerstones of Western literature, establishing narrative structures, tragic character arcs, and epic poetic devices that have influenced European storytelling for nearly three millennia. Published in this unified 2-book box set, these paperbacks undergo careful typographic formatting to preserve clear verse division, high-contrast readability, and structural readability for students. Engineered with high-opacity paper stock and durable binding adhesives, this edition is constructed to sustain frequent re-reading and academic annotation. Recommended by secondary classics teachers, university humanities lecturers, and literary historians across the UK, this box set serves as a gold-standard entry point for classical literature study.