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Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman

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"Stories from Homer" is a book written by the Rev. Alfred John Church, an English classical scholar and author. The book was first published in 1878. As the title suggests, it is a collection of stories from the ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer: the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey." Homer's epics are among the most important works of literature in Western history and have inspired countless adaptations and interpretations over the centuries.

John Flaxman, an English sculptor and draftsman, provided a series of illustrations that accompanied Church's retelling of the epic tales. His illustrations added visual depth to Church's narratives, helping readers to better imagine the ancient Greek world of Homer's epics. His artistic interpretations brought the characters, scenes, and emotions described in the stories to life, enhancing the overall reading experience. Through his illustrations, Flaxman contributed significantly to the accessibility and appeal of Church's book, making the ancient stories more engaging and captivating for readers of all ages.

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Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses giving wine to Polyphemus

Ulysses giving wine to Polyphemus
Ulysses giving wine to the Cyclops, Polyphemus. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Athene repressing the fury of Achilles

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Diomed casting his spear against Ares

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Penelope surprised by the suitors

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Penelope's dream

Penelope's dream
Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses killing the suitors

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses at the table of Circe

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Andromache fainting on the wall

Andromache fainting on the wall. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses following the car of Nausicaa

Ulysses following the car of Nausicaa. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses conversing with Eumaeus

Ulysses conversing with Eumaeus. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Ulysses asleep and taken to Ithaca by Phaeacian sailors

Ulysses asleep and taken to Ithaca by Phaeacian sailors
The sleeping Ulysses being laid on the coast of Ithaca by the Phaeacian sailors. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Morning

Morning. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Diomed and Ulysses returning with the spoils of Rhesus

Diomed and Ulysses returning with the spoils of Rhesus
Diomed (Diomedes) and Ulysses, returning with the spoils of Rhesus. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia

Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: The meeting of Hector and Andromache

The meeting of Hector and Andromache. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Illustrated Tales from an Epic Odyssey from designs by John Flaxman: Euryclea discovers Ulysees

Euryclea discovers Ulysees. From " Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Journey through the mesmerising world of ancient Greece with our stunning collection of prints, bringing to life the heroic adventures and timeless myths of Homer's epic tales in vivid illustrations. Explore the depths of heroism, gods, and monsters, beautifully captured in every print, inviting you to immerse yourself in the legends of the classical era.

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