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War Music: An Account of Books 16 to 19 of Homer's Illiad

War Music: An Account of Books 16 to 19 of Homer's Illiad

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War Music: An Account of Books 16 to 19 of Homer's Illiad

by Logue, Christopher

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London: Jonathan Cape 1981. Tall 8vo. First edition. 83 pp. Black hardback in illustrated dust jacket. Slight foxing and discolouration to top edge of book, light marks to top edge of jacket. Internally clean. An attractive copy of this translation of Books 16 to 19 of Homer's Illiad, by actor and playwright, Christopher Logue, which has been praised for its vitality and movement. Henry Miller on reading earlier parts of it, said 'I'm crazy about it. Haven't seen such poetry in ages.' . Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 1981.

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Bookseller
Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
71851
Title
War Music: An Account of Books 16 to 19 of Homer's Illiad
Author
Logue, Christopher
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Jonathan Cape 1981
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1981
Size
Tall 8vo.
Keywords
Homer,Logue,Illiad
Bookseller catalogs
Modern First Editions; Classics;

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