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The Iliad and the Odyssey Boxed Set: (penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, The Iliad is the story of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. If The Iliad is the world's greatest war story, then The Odyssey is literature's greatest evocation of every man's journey through life. Here again, Fagles has performed the translator's task
Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, The Iliad is the story of the Trojan War and the rage of Achilles. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. If The Iliad is the world's greatest war story, then The Odyssey is literature's greatest evocation of every man's journey through life. Here again, Fagles has performed the translator's task magnificently, giving us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. Each volume contains a superb introduction with textual and critical commentary by renowned classicist Bernard Knox.
about The Odyssey
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 11/01/1999
ISBN: 9780147712554
Pages: 1264
Weight: 3.25lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.90w x 3.50d
Review Citations: Commonweal 06/20/2003 pg. 22
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★★★★★ 5
Great book for 2 year olds
Format: Board book
Great book. Our 2 year old grandchild loves it.
Donate some to local libraries to spread thw word.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A favorite for all ages!!
Format: Board book
What a sweet story! Both my 20 month old and my 3.5 year old love this book. Now whenever they see a banana they say “silly banana” or “sweet banana”! It is a favorite in our house!!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Hard cover and fun Illustration
Format: Board book, Format: Board book
My kids loved the book
We read it every night and they love the repetition of the almost song like funny bananas
And the end with the mirror is out delight funny faces and cuddling
Thanks for fun and enriching story
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Cute Concept but a Little Abstract for Younger Kids
Format: Board book
The illustrations are bright and friendly and the board book format is sturdy, so it holds up well with little hands flipping pages a bit aggressively. The rhyming flows okay, not perfect poetry but not awkward either. That said, the concept might be a little abstract for very young kids depending on their age. Mine liked the pictures but didn’t fully connect the idea without explanation, so it ended up being more of a guided read than an independent “get it right away” story. It feels like a good conversation starter book rather than a quick bedtime read you can breeze through half asleep. Still cute, just something to be aware of depending on your kid.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Book That Made the Moon Extra Special
Format: Board book, Format: Board book
This book has quickly become a favorite in our home. Our daughter absolutely loves the playful idea of the moon looking like a banana, and how many bananas come together to make a full moon. Since reading it, she gets so excited pointing out both bananas and the moon, and it’s been amazing to see her make that connection. It’s her first choice every morning and every evening at story time. The concept is simple, imaginative, and perfectly suited for young children. It’s become a cherished part of our daily routine, and we highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026