This handsome boxed set of Homer's epics -- powerfully retold by
Gillian Cross and strikingly illustrated by Neil Packer -- belongs on
every reader's bookshelf.
Epic and thrilling, Homer's two age-old classics have been revisited
countless times. Gillian Cross and Neil Packer's exquisite versions of
The Iliad and The Odyssey make up an essential set for both Homer
collectors and readers who have not yet made the acquaintance of
Odysseus, Achilles, or Hector. Depicting their actions, and those of the
gods they invoke, are vivid, stylistic illustrations reminiscent of
Greek pottery, giving these large-format volumes an extra measure of
authenticity and appeal. From the raging battles outside the walls of
Troy to the strangely surreal ten years it takes Odysseus to journey
home, these bold re-envisionings of Homer's stories are told with
simplicity and style -- perfect for fans of graphic retellings and
mythology enthusiasts alike.