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The Iliad of Homer (Roslyn Edition, 1870) — Bryant Translation — Antique 2-Volumes-in-1 Edition | Houghton, Mifflin & Co
A handsome 1870 Roslyn Edition of The Iliad of Homer, translated into English blank verse by celebrated American poet William Cullen Bryant. Published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co., this edition gathers both volumes in a single beautifully produced book, complete with beveled-edge boards and gilt stamping to the spine and front cover.
Bryant’s translation—renowned for its clarity, poetic strength, and fidelity to the original Greek—remains one of the most respected American renderings of Homer’s epic. This volume includes the full text, with chapter summaries, elegant typography, and classic 19th-century bookmaking features.
A wonderful addition for collectors of classical literature, early American translations, or fine 19th-century bindings.
Binding tight and sound. Light bumping and wear to spine ends; gentle wear to corners. Boards clean with bright gilt. Interior pages crisp and clean with only mild age toning. 355pp.
Condition: Very Good+.
Size: 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”
A timeless and beautifully preserved edition—perfect for the lover of classical literature or the collector seeking a distinguished 19th-century translation of Homer’s epic.