The Iliad of Homer
rendered into English blank verse. To which are appended translations of poems ancient and modern.
London, John Murray, 1868
The edition was immediately popular upon publication, sealing Stanley's reputation as a serious classical scholar, and in 1870 the Derby scholarship was posthumously established at Oxford to commemorate his commitment to the promotion of classical learning.
Stanley is better-known for his successful political career, which saw him serve as prime minister on three separate occasions, and he remains to this day the longest-serving leader of the Conservative party.
Seventh edition; 2 vols; small 8vo (17.5 x 12.5 cm); text in English; contemporary red morocco gilt, upper panels lettered in gilt within Greek-key border, giltspines in 6 compartments, all edges gilt, spines slightly faded, minor wear, a handsome set; x, [2], 339, [1]; vii, [1], 346pp.
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