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The Odyssey of Homer

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The Heritage Press edition of the Odyssey features the historically significant Alexander Pope translation and illustrations by John Flaxman.

Elegant and restained, this edition has a matte gold-colored slipcase, a navy exterior blindstamped with rules in a Greek key pattern, and gold details to the spine.

Flaxman, almost a contemporary of Pope, was born in 1775. A great draftsman, sculptor, and an important neo-Classical figure, he might be best known today for his designs that appeared on Wedgwood pottery. Flaxman's work is derived from, but is not slave to, the ancient figures that appear in vase-painting and bas-reliefs. He demonstrates great economy, a strong use of line, an a formidable command of the language of anatomy.

With an introduction by John Winterich, Carl Van Doren's note on Pope's translation that credits Pope's collaborators in the translation process. 357 pp with over 20 full page illustrations.

The Heritage Press edition of the Odyssey features the historically significant Alexander Pope translation and illustrations by John Flaxman.

Elegant and restained, this edition has a matte gold-colored slipcase, a navy exterior blindstamped with rules in a Greek key pattern, and gold details to the spine.

Flaxman, almost a contemporary of Pope, was born in 1775. A great draftsman, sculptor, and an important neo-Classical figure, he might be best known today for his designs that appeared on Wedgwood pottery. Flaxman's work is derived from, but is not slave to, the ancient figures that appear in vase-painting and bas-reliefs. He demonstrates great economy, a strong use of line, an a formidable command of the language of anatomy.

With an introduction by John Winterich, Carl Van Doren's note on Pope's translation that credits Pope's collaborators in the translation process. 357 pp with over 20 full page illustrations.

The Heritage Press edition of the Odyssey features the historically significant Alexander Pope translation and illustrations by John Flaxman.

Elegant and restained, this edition has a matte gold-colored slipcase, a navy exterior blindstamped with rules in a Greek key pattern, and gold details to the spine.

Flaxman, almost a contemporary of Pope, was born in 1775. A great draftsman, sculptor, and an important neo-Classical figure, he might be best known today for his designs that appeared on Wedgwood pottery. Flaxman's work is derived from, but is not slave to, the ancient figures that appear in vase-painting and bas-reliefs. He demonstrates great economy, a strong use of line, an a formidable command of the language of anatomy.

With an introduction by John Winterich, Carl Van Doren's note on Pope's translation that credits Pope's collaborators in the translation process. 357 pp with over 20 full page illustrations.