Blackie Books The Iliad, book edition published 30 June 2025
Product description
A reader choosing a familiar classic may care most about the work itself, someone comparing editions may need details such as translation, notes or binding. This listing names the book as The Iliad. It gives the publisher, publication date and dimensions, but not those edition-specific details.
Quick overview
The Iliad is listed as an epic, and its subject categories include Ancient & Classical Poetry. Blackie Books is the publisher, and the stated publication date is 30 June 2025. That gives a useful starting point if you are looking for an edition of this work, rather than a general introduction to classical literature.
The listed dimensions are 6.69 x 1.5 x 9.45 inches. These may help when deciding whether the book will suit your shelf or reading space, though the listing does not provide a print length or further information about its physical format. It also does not specify the translation, whether there are notes or illustrations, or the binding. Those points can matter when comparing editions, so the title and publisher alone may not settle every preference.
Usage tips
Before choosing this edition, think about what you want from the book. If you simply want to read The Iliad, the title and its epic-poetry classification identify the work. If you are selecting a particular translation, looking for commentary, or buying an edition for study, the details provided here do not confirm whether those features are included.
It’s a good fit if you want a named edition from Blackie Books and the stated dimensions work for your intended space. Not the best choice if you need confirmed information about translation, notes or binding before deciding, those details are not given in the product information. This is a practical distinction between choosing by title and publisher and choosing by the specific editorial features of an edition.
Tips for day-to-day use
The dimensions can help you plan where to keep the book or whether it suits the space you have in mind. For a shared shelf, study area or bedside table, compare them with the available space rather than relying on the title alone. The listing does not give a weight, so it is not possible to judge how easy it may be to carry from that information.
If this is for a course or a gift, the intended reader’s preferences may be more specific than the basic listing. A reader who needs a particular translation or supporting material may want those details confirmed before choosing. For this type of use, the publication date and publisher help identify the edition, but they do not describe its contents beyond the named work.
Practical questions
Who published this edition? Blackie Books is named as the publisher.
When was it published? The stated publication date is 30 June 2025.
What dimensions are listed? The product details give 6.69 x 1.5 x 9.45 inches.
Buying verdict
This listing is most useful when the main requirement is an edition of The Iliad from Blackie Books and the recorded dimensions suit your plans. It provides a clear title, publisher and publication date, but leaves important edition choices unanswered. If translation, notes, illustrations or binding are decisive for you, the available details may not be enough to compare it confidently with an edition that describes those features. Otherwise, it offers a straightforward way to identify the work and publisher without making claims about extras that are not specified.