Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fine.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Edité par William Collins, 2014
ISBN 10 : 0007335520 ISBN 13 : 9780007335527
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Used - Very Good. . paperback. Very Good.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Where does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? The Mighty Dead is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war tell us how we became who we are. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2014
ISBN 10 : 0007335520 ISBN 13 : 9780007335527
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman In this passionate and deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson sets out to explain why these great ancient poems still have so much to say about what it is to be human, to love, lose, grow old and die. The Mighty Dead is a journey of history and discovery, sewn together by the oldest stories we have the Iliad and the Odyssey, which emerged from a time before the Greeks became Greek. As nomadic tribes of the northern steppe, they clashed with the sophisticated cities of the eastern Mediterranean. These poems tell us how we became who we are. We witness a disputatious dinner in 19th-century Paris and Keats finding in Chapmans Homer the inspiration to travel in the realms of gold. We go to Bosnia in the 1930s, with the god of Homer studies Milman Parry where oral poetry still thrived; to Spain to visit the possible site of Hades; to Troy, Ukraine, Syria and the islands of the Mediterranean; and to that most ancient of modern experiences, the open sea, in calm and storm. Reflecting on fathers and sons, men and women, on the necessity for love and the violence of warriors, on peace and war, youth and old-age, Homer is the deep voice of Europe, as dark as Mavrodaphne and as glowingly alive as anything that has ever been. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.79.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.79.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Edité par William Collins, 2024
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : Good. Mighty Dead.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Etats-Unis
Soft Cover. Etat : new.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. New.
Edité par HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2014
ISBN 10 : 0007335520 ISBN 13 : 9780007335527
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fine. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman In this passionate and deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson sets out to explain why these great ancient poems still have so much to say about what it is to be human, to love, lose, grow old and die. The Mighty Dead is a journey of history and discovery, sewn together by the oldest stories we have the Iliad and the Odyssey, which emerged from a time before the Greeks became Greek. As nomadic tribes of the northern steppe, they clashed with the sophisticated cities of the eastern Mediterranean. These poems tell us how we became who we are. We witness a disputatious dinner in 19th-century Paris and Keats finding in Chapmans Homer the inspiration to travel in the realms of gold. We go to Bosnia in the 1930s, with the god of Homer studies Milman Parry where oral poetry still thrived; to Spain to visit the possible site of Hades; to Troy, Ukraine, Syria and the islands of the Mediterranean; and to that most ancient of modern experiences, the open sea, in calm and storm. Reflecting on fathers and sons, men and women, on the necessity for love and the violence of warriors, on peace and war, youth and old-age, Homer is the deep voice of Europe, as dark as Mavrodaphne and as glowingly alive as anything that has ever been.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Heroes Akimbo Ltd T/A AproposBooks&Comics, London, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Good.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Campbell Bookstore, Austin, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : very good.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, Royaume-Uni
paperback. Etat : Very Good. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.
Edité par William Collins, 2024
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : New. Mighty Dead.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Monster Bookshop, Fleckney, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Edité par Harpercollins Publishers Feb 2015, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Now in paperback, this takes the reader through Nicolson's love of Homer and why he believes this great, ancient poet still matters to us all in our search to understand what it is to be human. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction. '.breathes new life into an ancient adventure' 'Observer'.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Vedic Book Services, Southend-on-Sea, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. Excellent condition. Has some very minor wear to the corners of the cover.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 336 pages. 7.80x5.04x1.18 inches. In Stock.
New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Edité par William Collins, 2015
ISBN 10 : 0007335539 ISBN 13 : 9780007335534
Vendeur : GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Buy for Great customer experience.