The Complete Works of Homer 1950 Modern Library HC no dust jacket Greek Poets Epic Poetry Greek Poetry Gift Books The Iliad The Odyssey

This is an overall very good hardcover, NO dust jacket, jacket missing. 1950 Modern Library (Random House) Publishing. This copy is very clean inside and out. NOTE: inside front cover and back cover, the first two and last two pages, there appears a moderate gap in binding BUT those pages are still attached. Rest of pages tight to binding with no other "gaps" seen. The pages are very clean. Bound in blue cloth, the hardcover boards are also very good and clean with only light shelf wear. There is no fading to boards or spine. Green block w gold title lettering along spine with Modern Library logo front cover. Crown octavo book size or 5.5" x 8" with 383 pages.



Modern Library began publishing series of books in 1917. they were extremely popular, especially with students, as they were copies of great literature and topics that were priced for the general public. The publishing firm of Boni Liveright started the series, as the idea stemmed from Albert Boni. The first title published was The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde. Early editions were published in "pocket book" size for easy carrying to read anywhere and they were bound in leatherette. In 1927, Random House was borne out of Modern Library and pictorial dust jackets were introduced to the series, along with hardcover boards. As publishing changed, Modern Library fell to the wayside but was "reintroduced" in the 1970's. Early editions are collectibles and later titles remain favorites as many collect Modern Library editions of all ages.

This edition from Modern Library contains The Complete Works of Homer. The Iliad has been translated by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. The Odyssey has been translated by S.H. Butcher and Andrew Lang. It includes an Intro by Gilbert Highet, Prof. of Greek and Latin Columbia University at the time.

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