The Iliad: Homer.

HOMER; TRANSLATED BY ROBERT FITZGERALD,.

Item Number: 147851

Garden City, New York: Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1974.

First edition of this classic translation of The Iliad by Robert Fitzgerald. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles and decorations to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece, illustrated with drawings by Hans Erni. Presentation copy, inscribed by the legendary translator in the year of publication on the title page, “For John Anderson, Robert Fitzgerald 1 November 74.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Robert Fitzgerald (1910–1985) was a renowned American poet and translator best known for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts, including The Iliad by Homer. His translation of The Iliad, published in 1974, is celebrated for its poetic elegance and fidelity to the original Greek while maintaining a readable and engaging style for modern audiences. Unlike some translators who prioritize strict literal accuracy, Fitzgerald's approach balances poetic rhythm and clarity, capturing the epic grandeur and emotional depth of the text. His work has been praised for its refined diction and ability to convey the heroic tone of Homer's epic, making it a widely respected version among scholars and general readers alike.