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  • Homeric Hymns

    Enriched edition. Illustrated Edition - Ancient Greek Hymns Celebrating Individual Gods

    by Homer, Sadie Whitlock ...
    Translated by Andrew Lang ...
    The "Homeric Hymns" is a collection of ancient Greek hymns attributed to Homer, encompassing a diverse array of themes centered around the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. Composed in dactylic hexameter, the hymns are marked by their elevated language, vivid imagery, and a blend of narrative and invocation that reflects the oral tradition from which they spring. The collection not only ... Read more

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  • Homeric Hymns (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Illustrated Edition - Ancient Greek Hymns Celebrating Individual Gods

    by Homer, Gemma Yateswell ...
    Translated by Andrew Lang ...
    The Homeric Hymns is a remarkable collection of ancient Greek hexameter poems addressed to the gods, ranging from brief invocations to richly developed narratives such as the hymns to Demeter, Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite. Composed in the elevated diction of epic, they share the formulaic language, mythic scope, and ceremonial gravity associated with the Iliad and Odyssey, while illuminating cult ... Read more

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  • Marilyn's Style

    The dresses of William Travilla designed for a Hollywood goddess

    by Karen Homer and Andrew Hansford ...
    Marilyn Monroe wore some of the most iconic dresses in cinema history, and many of them were designed by one man - William Travilla.Marilyn's Style focuses on the striking dresses that Travilla created for the silver screen legend, from the hot pink dress in which she brought down the house with 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to the iconic white pleated dress from ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • The Iliad Of Homer

    by Andrew Lang, Walter Leaf, Ernest Myers, Homer ...
    Andrew Lang, assisted by Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers, has put the old Greek epos into contemporary English prose. This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer. ... Read more

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  • Secret Black Country

    by Andrew Homer ...
    Series series Secret
    The towns and villages west of Birmingham, around Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Wallsall, became known as the Black Country during the Industrial Revolution due to the intense industrialisation of the area, particularly coal mining and ironworking. The towns soon became one continuously built-up area, which developed its own distinctive character. Secret Black Country explores the lesser ... Read more

    $12.59 USD

  • A-Z of Birmingham

    Places-People-History

    by Andrew Homer ...
    Series series A-Z
    Birmingham – Britain’s second largest city – lies in the heart of the country. Nicknamed the ‘city of a thousand trades’, it became the workshop of England in the Industrial Revolution and, as the centre of the Enlightenment in the Midlands, was a hotbed of scientific thinking and technological innovation. The Lunar Society, including luminaries such as Erasmus Darwin and James Watt, met regularly ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • A Collection of Greek Heroic Tales – 3 Classic Mythic Fictions

    Enriched edition. Tales of Troy: Ulysses, the Sacker of Cities, The Odyssey, Ulysses

    by Andrew Lang, Homer, Nicholas Rowe, Quintin Ives ...
    A Collection of Greek Heroic Tales – 3 Classic Mythic Fictions captures the timeless allure and enduring power of ancient Greek mythology through a rich tapestry of narratives. This anthology presents an intriguing blend of adventures, exploring the exploits of iconic heroes, catastrophic battles, and divine interventions, as elucidated through the unique interpretations of Lang, Homer, and Rowe. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Haunted Hostelries of Shropshire

    by Andrew Homer ...
    Series series Haunted
    Haunted Hostelries of Shropshire offers a fascinating insight into some of Shropshire’s most haunted pubs, inns, hotels and licensed establishments. It comes as no surprise that the dramas and tragedies played out over the years within the walls of these properties should result in such convincing accounts of ghostly activity. Within these pages you will find many new stories of hauntings, ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • Iliad and the Odyssey

    by Homer ...
    Translated by Samuel Butler ...
    Series series Timeless Classics
    Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey.This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Historic England: The Black Country

    Unique Images from the Archives of Historic England

    by Andrew Homer, Historic England ...
    Series series Historic England
    This illustrated history portrays one of England’s most fascinating regions - the Black Country in the West Midlands. It provides a nostalgic look at the area’s past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • Beer and Spirits

    A Guide to Haunted Pubs in the Black Country and Surrounding Area

    by Andrew Homer, David Taylor ...
    Beer and Spirits offers a fascinating insight into the stories behind some of Central England's most haunted pubs. With over 50,000 public houses in the United Kingdom, the local pub has become an essential part of British culture. Samuel Pepys described the inn as the heart of England. Pubs have been an integral part of British culture since Roman times. The lives and dramas, intrigues and ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • A-Z of The Black Country

    Places-People-History

    by Andrew Homer ...
    Series series A-Z
    The Black Country can be something of an enigma. Where exactly is it and how did it acquire such a name? The answers to these questions and many more besides can be found within the pages of this book. Andrew Homer takes readers on an A to Z journey discovering some of the significant events, influential people and fascinating places that define the area known as the Black Country. From its ... Read more

    $11.69 USD