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Homer’s monumental epic set at the end of the Trojan War explores love, heroism, and the intricate relationship between gods and mortals—now in a beautiful clothbound hardcover edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization—the cornerstone of Western culture and an epic poem without rival in world literature. The story centers on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus’s killing of Hektor and the fall 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: human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background. This edition presents Penguin Classics founder E. V. Rieu’s lively translation of Homer’s great epic. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Natural History of Selborne (1789) is the distillation of a lifetime of observing nature, and ranges far beyond White's immediate neighbourhood noted in the title. Written during a turbulent time in world history, it is a celebration of the endeavours of both human beings and animals to survive. White's main aims were to induce readers to pay more attention to the wonders around them, and to advance their knowledge of the variety of life: his success has made this book a classic, and has made his name one of the most revered among British naturalists.

The 1660s represent a turning point in English history, and for the main events -- the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague and the Fire of London -- Pepys provides a definitive eyewitness account. As well as recording public and historical events, Pepys paints a vivid picture of his personal life, from his socializing and amorous entanglements, to his theatre-going and his work at the Navy Board. Unequaled for its frankness, high spirits and sharp observations, the diary is both a literary masterpiece and a marvelous portrait of seventeenth-century life.Previously published as The Shorter Pepys, this edition is edited and abridged by Robert Latham, Fellow and Pepys Librarian at Magdalene College, Cambridge.

All the world's an Xbox and you're a playerCandide is an optimist. A dreamer. He believes that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds. But that belief is about to be tested as Candide's comfortable life is overtaken by an endless barrage of misfortune.First published in 1759, the story traces the journey of a young man who leads a sheltered life, believing that mankind lives in the best of all possible worlds and that everything happens for the best. But Candide's happiness comes to a sharp end when he is unfairly evicted from his uncle's castle for kissing his cousin and true love, Lady Cunégonde. Cast out into the big wide world, Candide is forced to confront reality.As his world collapses around him, we are transported across the centuries to new locations and parallel universes. How will Candide's optimism fare when it collides with life in the twenty-first century?

This reprint preserves the original text from 1857, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of the time. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature and the themes explored in the work, reflecting the cultural and societal norms of its era. The book invites both new readers and enthusiasts of historical texts to engage with its enduring narrative and insights.

This book is a reproduction of an original historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts remain available and easy to read for a wider audience.

The book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision. It features large print formatting, ensuring easier reading and engagement with the text.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to accommodate readers with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making classic texts more accessible, ensuring that important literature can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, the focus is on accessibility, ensuring that classic texts are available to a wider audience while preserving their original content.

This publication focuses on making historical works accessible by offering them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The initiative by Megali aims to enhance the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard text sizes, ensuring that important historical content remains available to a wider audience.