Knox bernard introduction notes (13 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Later printing. 541 pp. Octavo [21cm]. Illustrated Wraps; French Flaps. "The great epic of Western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, hailed as "the best living translator of ancient Greek drama, lyric poetry, and epic into modern English" (Garry Wills, The New Yorker) Now a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition features French flaps and deckle-edged paper." -Publisher Website. …

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Deluxe Edition. As new condition color illustrated French-style extended inner front and rear softcover wraps. Includes Praise for The Odyssey; Preliminary Page re: The Odyssey, etc., Deluxe Edition; Other Books by Robert Fagles Table of Contents is as follows: Introduction: The Spelling and Pronunciation of Homeric Names, Maps: 1. Homeric Geography: Mainland Greece, 2. Homeric Geography: The Peloponnese, 3. Homeric Geography: The Aegean and Asia Minor, Inset: Troy and Vicinity; Book 1: Athena Inspires the Prince; Book 2: Telemachus Sets Sail; Book 3: King Nestor Remembers; Book 4: The King and Queen of Sparta; Book 5: Odysseus - Nymph and Shipwreck; Book 6: The Princess and the Stranger; Book 7: Phaeacia's Halls and Gardens; Book 8: A Day for Songs and Contests; Book 9: In the One-Ey ed Giant's Cave; Book 10: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea; Book 11: The Kingdom of the Dead; Book 12: The Cattle of the Sun; Book 13: Ithaca at Last; Book 14: The Loyal Swineherd; Book 15: The Prince Sets Sail for Home; Book 16: Father and Son; Book 17: Stranger at the Gates; Book 18: The Beggar-King of Ithaca; Book 19: Penelope and Her Guest; Book 20: Portents Gather; Book 21: Odysseus Strings His Bow; Book 22: Slaughter in the Hall; Book 23: The Great Rooted Bed; Book 24: Peace; Notes; Translator's Postscript; Genealogies; Textual Variants from the Oxford Classical Text; Notes on the Translation; Suggestions for Further Reading and Pronouncing Glossary. "Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning new modern-verse translation." - from the rear outer cover. …

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 560 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 704 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 704 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 560 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 560 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hard Cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. New Book.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. box edition. 2 pages. 9.00x6.00x3.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. box edition. 2 pages. 9.00x6.00x3.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. box edition. 2 pages. 9.00x6.00x3.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2 Volume Set. Includes slipcases. Minor shelfwear to books, The Iliad's cloth illustration on front cover is becoming undone along spine edge. Scuffing and scratch marks on sides of slipcases, slipcase corners are bumped. Set is in Very Good condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Limited Edition. DESCRIPTION: A handsome Folio Society limited edition of Virgil's The Aeneid in publisher's solander/clamshell box. translated by Robert Fagles, with introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. One of 1750 numbered copies, this being copy 1175. Bound by Lachenmaier, Germany, in full Wassa goatskin, blocked in gilt and black with a classical architectural design by Jeff Clements. Top edge gilt, ribbon marker, map endpapers showing "The Voyages of Aeneas," and colour plates reproducing classical frescoes from Pompeii and Herculaneum. li, 448 pp. The Folio Society production includes the Fagles translation, Bernard Knox's introduction and notes, translator's postscript, genealogy, suggestions for further reading, variants from the Oxford Classical Text, notes on translation, and pronouncing glossary. Housed in the original brown publisher's solander box lettered in gilt. A desirable Folio Society limited edition of one of the central works of classical literature, in an attractive full-leather binding. CONDITION: Fine book in near-fine solander box. The book is clean, bright, and tight, with strong gilt and fresh-looking boards. Interior is clean and unmarked. Map endpapers and plates are well preserved. The top edge gilt is bright. The original solander/clamshell box is structurally sound, with very light wear near the spine foot and a small bump in lower right corner of the front cover, otherwise fine. Please see the pictures. NOTE: Due to the heavy weight and extra large size of this book, extra shipping charges may apply. Happy to provide an estimate.…