The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid Box Set: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

This beautifully presented boxed set brings together Robert Fagles’s acclaimed translations of three foundational epics of Western literature: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Widely regarded as one of the leading translators of classical literature, Fagles brings these ancient works to life in vivid, accessible English while preserving their power, poetry, and enduring themes.

Together, these three masterpieces tell sweeping stories of war, adventure, heroism, exile, love, destiny, and the struggle to build a home and a civilization. From the Trojan War and Odysseus’s legendary journey home to Aeneas’s quest to establish a new future, the collection offers readers an extraordinary introduction to the epic tradition that has shaped Western literature for centuries.

Each volume is a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, featuring an introduction by renowned classicist Bernard Knox. Collected in a specially designed gift box, this set is an elegant choice for readers, students, collectors, and anyone interested in the great works of the classical world.

Details:

• Format: Boxed Set
• Includes: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid
• Page Count: 1,760
• Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.9 x 8.7 (in)