The Iliad and The Odyssey 2 Books Collection Box Set by Homer - Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set
The Iliad
The Odyssey

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Wilco Books
Age Range: Young Adult / Adult

Overview
Step into the golden age of ancient Greece with this handsome two-volume hardback box set bringing together Homer's two foundational epics. The Iliad plunges readers into the final, bloody weeks of the Trojan War, where the wrath of Achilles reshapes the fate of armies and gods alike, while The Odyssey follows the cunning Odysseus on his ten-year voyage home across monster-filled seas. Together these poems form the bedrock of Western literature, and this matching hardback edition makes an excellent addition to any home library, classroom shelf, or thoughtful gift for a student of the classics.

About the Books
Attributed to the poet Homer and composed in ancient Greece, The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest surviving works of Western literature, presented together here in a matching hardback box set. The Iliad centers on the wrath of Achilles during the final weeks of the ten-year siege of Troy, weaving a tale of pride, glory, loss, and divine interference in the affairs of men. Its scenes of single combat, funeral rites, and councils among the gods have shaped the epic storytelling tradition for nearly three thousand years, influencing poets, playwrights, and novelists across countless generations. The Odyssey picks up after the fall of Troy, following Odysseus as he struggles for a decade to return home to Ithaca, facing monsters, temptations, and the wrath of Poseidon along the way, while his wife Penelope and son Telemachus hold out against a house full of suitors back in his kingdom. Both works established narrative structures, character archetypes, and themes of heroism and fate that continue to influence fiction, film, and drama today, from modern war stories to tales of homecoming and adventure. Packaged as a brand-new hardback set with sturdy, matching bindings, this edition suits readers who want both epics side by side on the shelf, whether for pleasure, coursework, or a growing personal classics collection.

Key Benefits

• Complete 2-book hardback set of Homer's two most celebrated epics
• Durable hardback construction built to withstand repeated reading and years on the shelf
• Covers the full arc of the Trojan War story, from The Iliad through The Odyssey
• A foundational classics set ideal for students, teachers, and literature lovers
• Brand new condition, ready to gift or add to a home library
• Uniform matching volumes that display beautifully as a set

Book-by-Book Guide
The Iliad — Follows the rage of Achilles and the final, devastating weeks of the Trojan War, as mortal pride collides with the will of the gods.
The Odyssey — Traces Odysseus's perilous ten-year journey home from Troy, filled with monsters, temptation, and a hero's determination to reclaim his kingdom.

About the Author
Homer is the name traditionally given to the poet (or poets) credited with composing The Iliad and The Odyssey in ancient Greece, works believed to have been shaped from a long oral storytelling tradition before being written down. Though few verifiable details of his life survive, Homer is regarded as the founding figure of Western literature, and his two epics remain required reading in classrooms and universities around the world. His influence extends across millennia, shaping poets, playwrights, and novelists from antiquity through the present day.

Why You'll Love This Set
This matching hardback box set delivers both of Homer's legendary epics in one durable, display-worthy package. It's a thoughtful gift for a graduation, holiday season, or back-to-school literature class, and a satisfying addition to any reader's permanent classics collection.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.