The Iliad (Paperback)
Homer (author), Samuel Butler (translator)Published: 03/08/2020
Publisher: Fv Editions
ISBN: 9791029909702
Number of pages: 472
Weight: 685 g
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 27 mm
Edition: Large type / large print edition
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