--- product_id: 53341769 title: "The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics)" price: "€ 29.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # durable hardcover clothbound 560 pages of timeless epic classic Penguin edition prestige The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) **Price:** € 29.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏛️ Own the epic that defined civilization — timeless, tactile, and totally unmissable! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 29.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Pride:** Elevate your bookshelf with a visually stunning and highly rated edition, perfect for gifting or personal legacy. - • **Cultural Cornerstone:** Connect with the ancient world’s greatest story of heroism, fate, and humanity. - • **Iconic Penguin Classic:** Own a piece of literary history with the revered Penguin Classics series translation by E. V. Rieu. - • **Epic Length Masterpiece:** Dive into 560 pages of the foundational Western epic that shaped literature. - • **Premium Clothbound Hardcover:** Experience a tactile luxury with a durable, beautifully bound edition made to last. ## Overview The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) is a 560-page hardcover edition featuring E. V. Rieu’s acclaimed translation of the ancient Greek epic. This premium clothbound book is part of the prestigious Penguin Classics series, celebrated for its durability and elegant design. Revered as the cornerstone of Western literature, The Iliad explores the final year of the Trojan War with profound themes of heroism, fate, and human suffering. Highly rated by readers and collectors alike, this edition is both a literary treasure and a stylish addition to any professional’s bookshelf. ## Description A stunning Penguin clothbound edition of Homer's great epic, in E. V. Rieu's classic translation. The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture. The story centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background.. Seven Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of The Iliad and The Odyssey was attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. E. V. Rieu initiated Penguin Classics with Allen Lane and his famous translation of The Odyssey was the first book published in the series in 1947. The Iliad followed in 1950. Review: Another great read - When it comes to The Iliad, don't bother reading any other reviews. Just buy the book and read it for yourself. If you like mythology, adventure and an engrossing read, then this is for you. Greta to read this prior to the Odyssey. The clothbound book is great quality and makes a great addition to the bookshelf! The price is reasonable, but price doesn't matter for these books. Very pleased. Review: Great for collectors - My daughter has several of these editions now and loves them. They look great and are good quality. Work really well as a gift too. ## Features - Pages Count - 560. Binding type - Hardcover. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 428 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Regional & Cultural Poetry 3 in War Poetry (Books) 3 in Biographies on Novelist & Playwrights | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,129 Reviews | ## Images ![The Iliad: Homer (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812J3zk+6OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great read *by J***N on 25 October 2024* When it comes to The Iliad, don't bother reading any other reviews. Just buy the book and read it for yourself. If you like mythology, adventure and an engrossing read, then this is for you. Greta to read this prior to the Odyssey. The clothbound book is great quality and makes a great addition to the bookshelf! The price is reasonable, but price doesn't matter for these books. Very pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for collectors *by J***1 on 4 January 2025* My daughter has several of these editions now and loves them. They look great and are good quality. Work really well as a gift too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect read *by C***R on 21 May 2025* Lovely ## Frequently Bought Together - The Iliad (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Odyssey (Penguin Clothbound Classics) - The Aeneid (Penguin Clothbound Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics](https://www.desertcart.be/products/53341769-the-iliad-homer-penguin-clothbound-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*