Homer – L’Iliade d’Omero, translated into Italian prose and blank verse by Abbot Melchior Cesarotti. Second edition, revised and enlarged by the author himself, with the addition of the original Greek text. Padova, Pietro Brandolese, 1798–1801. A complete set in 10 volumes, containing the full Greek text and Cesarotti’s Italian translation in both prose and poetic form, printed on facing pages. Each volume has its original title page marked “Edizione II” and the printer’s imprint “A spese di Pietro Brandolese”. Omero – L’Iliade d’Omero, volgarizzata letteralmente in prosa e recata poeticamente in verso sciolto italiano dall’abate Melchior Cesarotti. Seconda edizione riveduta ed ampliata dall’autore stesso, con l’aggiunta del testo greco. Padova, Pietro Brandolese, 1798–1801. Opera completa in 10 volumi, con testo greco e traduzione italiana in prosa e in versi su pagine affiancate. Ogni volume con frontespizio originale recante la dicitura “Edizione II” e l’indicazione “A spese di Pietro Brandolese”. Volumes present: Vol. I – II: 1798 Vol. III – IV: 1798–1799 Vol. V – VII: 1800 Vol. VIII – X: 1801 Author and importance: Melchior Cesarotti (1730–1808) was one of the most influential Italian scholars of the Enlightenment. His translation of Homer’s Iliad shaped Italian literary language and influenced major poets such as Foscolo, Leopardi and Monti. This second edition, reviewed and expanded by Cesarotti himself, is considered the definitive version of his translation and the first to include the Greek text alongside the Italian. Physical details: Format: Octavo (approx. 21 × 14 cm) Languages: Italian and Greek (parallel text) Binding: Contemporary cardboard with black cloth spine and handwritten paper spine labels All 10 volumes uniformly bound and preserved Paper clean and bright, bindings solid, no missing pages Condition: Exceptionally well-preserved for its age (over 220 years). Complete in all 10 volumes, with no missing or damaged pages. Original bindings in very good condition, minimal age-related wear. A beautiful, homogeneous and highly collectible set. Publisher: Printed and published by Pietro Brandolese, Padova, between 1798 and 1801. Second, revised and expanded edition.