Illiad of Homer done into english prose by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers

Illiad of Homer done into english prose by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers

The Illiad of Homer is known as an ancient Greek epic poem, traditionally attributed to Homer. It takes place during the Trojan War, the ten year siege of the city of Troy. It tells the battles during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.

A letter by Andrew Lang is placed between the cover and the first page. The letter is illegible. The hardcover is wrapped by a thin paper enveloped in green, light pink and white floral design. The top edge is gilded. Julia Parker Wightman is responsible for the superb binding. The spine is remarkable with raised illustration.

Among the Prefatory Note, it introduces the main translators including Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. Each translator was responsible for their own portion. Although a few doubtful points, the opinion of the translators had to be embraced and understood.

Subsequently, the next page possesses two poems, one written by Andrew Lang and the second, written by Ernest Myers. This adds a personal touch to the book filled with riveting poetry.

Andrew Lang

Morgan Library, Sherman Fairchild Reading Room

London: MacMillan and Co

1883

Walter Leaf, Ernest Myers

The Morgan Library

Epic Poetry