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This well-preserved edition is in near-fine condition, with no marks. The pages are tight and the book is firm and clean. It features deep green cloth boards with gilt lettering along the spine, Everyman's Library's typical decorative endpapers, and attractive printing throughout. The Iliad of Homer (Everyman's Library #453) is Lord Derby's translation of Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, edited by Ernest Rhys. This edition is part of the Everyman's Library series, renowned for its high-quality and accessible presentations of classical and literary works. Rhys's editorial contributions, alongside Derby's translation, are central to how modern readers experience this ancient text. Lord Derby's translation was completed by Edward Henry Stanley, Lord Derby, in the 19th century. His version is notable for its effort to preserve the rhythm and grandeur of Homer's original Greek while making the text accessible to contemporary readers. Published in 1860, it remains one of the most well-known English versions of The Iliad, following the dactylic hexameter of the original, though in a more flexible rendering suited to English poetry. Ernest Rhys, the editor of the Everyman's Library edition, was a prominent figure in literary publishing. His editorial work helped ensure the text was accessible to modern readers, with careful annotations and faithful preservation of the translation. The Everyman's Library edition of The Iliad provides a reliable and well-regarded version for those wishing to engage with this ancient text in English.