{"product_id":"the-iliad-1975-folio-society-425","title":"The Iliad (1975)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Iliad, by Homer. New edition. Translated by E.V. Rieu. 16 leaves of three-colour lithographs by Elisabeth Frink. Bound in pale brown canvas with a design in black and gold by Sally Lou Smith. Pale brown endleaves. Pale blue slipcase. 25.2x16.4cm. 364pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomer's Iliad recounts a crucial period during the Trojan War, focusing on the anger of the Greek warrior Achilles. After quarrelling with Agamemnon, Achilles withdraws from battle, setting in motion events that lead to the death of his beloved companion Patroclus and his confrontation with Hector. The epic explores honour, rage, mortality, warfare and the human cost of heroic glory. Homer's Iliad is one of the foundational works of Western literature, set during the final stages of the Trojan War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":55216416424275,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Good","offer_id":55421116088659,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/425.jpg?v=1792531625","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-iliad-1975-folio-society-425","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}