The first story of mankind, the greatest epic
Simultaneous publication of Homer's epic series, "Iliad" and "Odyssey"
"The beginning of all great epics, a classic of our time spanning three thousand years."

* A sophisticated translation that preserves the rhythm of ancient Greek.
* The only complete translation of the original text in Korea, along with 207 masterpieces by masters.
* 118 pages of in-depth commentary, 738 detailed footnotes (complete set)

Iliad - Modern Intelligence Classic 64:
mankind's first blockbuster
The archetype of all great stories, where anger and love, hate and forgiveness intersect.

The beginning of Western literature and the origin of the spectacular narrative

Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is the oldest surviving epic poem in Western literature.
The author Homer not only recorded the myths and legends of the ancient Greeks, which had long been passed down orally, but also compressed them into the context of the Trojan War, creating a coherent and complete literary work.
'Iliad' means 'the story of Ilion', and Ilion is one of the names referring to Troy.
A breathtaking battle unfolds between heroes risking their lives to decide the fate of Troy and gods divided into two sides based on their vested interests.
In this magnificent epic poem, consisting of 15,693 lines and 24 volumes, we see the literary excellence of the ancients, their worldview of gods and humans, their values ​​in life, and the suffering and sorrow experienced by mortal humans.


The Iliad is a story about anger.
The wrath of Achilles, the hero of the Trojan War, shakes even the gods and brings death to countless warriors.
Through this anger, Homer reveals the tragic truth of a world where gods and humans are intertwined.
This work, which is the starting point of existing Western literature, is the first epic poem in human history and became the prototype for all subsequent literature.
The complete translation of the modern intellectual classic was translated and refined to allow Korean readers to immerse themselves in it while preserving the rhythm, style, and order of the original poem as much as possible.
103 vivid paintings and images, 435 footnotes, and 75 pages of detailed and extensive commentary thoroughly explain the geography and history of ancient Greece, its mythological background, and the characteristics of its characters and gods, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of the work.
In particular, the genealogy and stories of the heroes surrounding the Trojan War are richly explained, allowing for a three-dimensional reading experience.


Odyssey - Modern Intellect Classics 65:
Odysseus's ten-year journey home, from wanderer to reclaiming the throne.
A tale of human adventure, embracing wandering, trials, temptations, and forgiveness.

Synopsis

The story begins with the ten-year Trojan War finally coming to an end, and the victorious Greek forces returning home with their spoils of war.
Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, also sets out from Troy with twelve ships and his comrades.
However, his journey home is not smooth from the start as he offends the sea god Poseidon.
It took another ten years to return home after the war.
Along the way, he encounters fierce storms, cannibalistic monsters and tribes, and the supernatural temptations of sirens and wizards, all of which he confronts with wisdom and courage.
Meanwhile, in his hometown of Ithaca, unruly suitors have taken over the palace and are holding a banquet under the pretense of courting Queen Penelope, aiming for the throne.
Will Odysseus, who has returned after 20 years, be able to reunite with his family and reclaim his throne?

A record of humanity's wisdom and courage as it navigates an uncertain world.

Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, tries to return to his hometown of Ithaca after winning the war, but his journey is by no means smooth.
Poseidon's wrath, the mischief of the gods, and human arrogance and weakness block his journey, and he wanders the seas for ten long years, struggling against the limits of humanity.
Through this great wandering, Homer reveals the truth about the world where gods and humans are intertwined.
The Odyssey is a work that condenses the worldview of the ancient Greeks, the values ​​of life, and the meaning of a human life into a simple story structure of 'return'.
Through his confrontation with the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, the seduction of the witch Circe, his time with the sea nymph Calypso, and the constant intervention of the sea gods and sky gods, Odysseus is portrayed not as a simple hero, but as a being possessing both human weakness and strength.


The complete translation of the modern intellectual classic is a delicate and faithful translation of this epic poem, which has been passed down orally for 3,000 years, so that today's readers can fully savor it.
104 famous paintings and images stimulate the imagination and vividly portray the circumstances of the time and the lives of heroes, while 303 detailed footnotes and commentaries provide a three-dimensional portrayal of the geography, mythology, and cultural context of ancient Greece.
In particular, it meticulously traces the genealogy of major figures and events, as well as their historical background, enabling deeper insight beyond simple reading.